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・March 18, 2023 March 18 Mar 18

Finishing 2 players down, Wolves fall short

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Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, ENG

Illan Meslier - Concedes twice in winMeslier made six saves, conceded two goals and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

ImpactMeslier had a solid game Saturday as he tied for his second most saves this season with six. He did concede two goals though, his 14th time conceding two or more goals in his 27 league appearances. He also picked up a yellow card late in stoppage time of the second half, his third booking of the season. He faces an extremely difficult matchup after the international break as the team travels to league-leading Arsenal April 1 to take on a side who have scored 66 goals in 28 league matches this season.

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Luke Ayling - Scores at WolvesAyling scored one goal on one shot, made six clearances, won two of four tackles attempted and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

ImpactAyling scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a header in the 49th minute off a corner taken by Marc Roca. It was the only shot Ayling took in the match, and he added two inaccurate crosses to his attacking output. He played well defensively too, winning two of his four attempted tackles and making six clearances in his full 90 minutes of action. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card for a bad foul in the 24th minute, his second booking of the season.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Assists in winRoca recorded one assist on three chances created, whipped in four crosses (two accurate), took three corners and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

ImpactRoca had one of his best performances of the season Saturday as he recorded his second assist this campaign. It came off a corner kick cross to Luke Ayling in the 49th minute to take a 2-0 lead. It was one of three chances he created in the match. He took three corners in the game too, in addition to four crosses (two accurate) and two off-target shots. He had a decent defensive performance as well, as he won one of his three attempted tackles and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action. Roca did pick up a yellow card in the 75th minute for a bad foul though, his fifth booking of the season.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jack Harrison - Scores in winHarrison scored one goal on two shots (one on target) and recorded two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

ImpactHarrison scored the opening goal of the match Saturday, as he found the back of the net in the sixth minute off a cross by Wilfried Gnoto. It was one of just two shots he took in the match, to go along with his two crosses (one accurate). Harrison now has eight goal contributions this season (three goals and five assists), including three in his past two matches.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Kristensen - Scores off benchKristensen scored one goal on one shot, won both of his attempted tackles and made two clearances in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

ImpactKristensen scored his first goal of the season Saturday, as his 62nd minute unassisted strike from near the endline beat Jose Sa. He was subbed onto the pitch in the 61st minute, so he scored on basically his first touch of the game to give his team a 3-0 lead. He also played well defensively in his 29 minutes of action as he won both of his attempted tackles and made two clearances.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Crysencio Summerville - Assists off benchSummerville recorded one assist on one chance created and won one of two tackles attempted in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

ImpactSummerville was subbed onto the pitch in the 81st minute Saturday but still found a way to record his second assist of the season. His through ball seven minutes into second half stoppage time found Rodrigo to secure the win in the wild match. It was the only chance he created in the game, and one of just four passes he attempted. He also won one of two tackles attempted in his nine recorded minutes of action.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Moreno - Scores late off benchRodrigo scored one goal on one shot and attempted two tackles in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

ImpactRodrigo secured the win for Leeds Saturday, as his goal (assisted by Crysencio Summerville) seven minutes into second half stoppage time gave his team an insurmountable 4-2 lead. It was the only shot he took in the match but it was all he needed to get back on the score sheet for the first time since Jan. 4. It's nice to see him back scoring goals after missing six matches following ankle surgery. He now has 11 goals this season, by far the best on the team, and may be in for more soon especially if he is fit enough to re-join the starting XI.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE