Leeds United player ratings as Rodrigo brace is hauled…

Leeds United player ratings as Rodrigo brace is hauled in by Southampton fightback

Leeds United (4-2-3-1)

1 Illan Meslier

Didn't have a save to make, but calmly dealt quickly with every ball he had to claim in the box. Very nearly smothered the first home goal. 6

25 Rasmus Kristensen

A few shakier moments in the first half, but stayed solid and improved after the break until he was turned far too easily for the Joe Aribo goal.. Would have expected better of himself with that unlikely back-post chance in the first period. 5

5 Robin Koch

Solid. Didn't see as much of the action as his centre-back partner. 6

14 Diego Llorente

Impressive. May have put a few hearts in mouths with his last-ditch tackle in the first half, but got the ball. Seemed to have to deal with most of the home threats and was more than equal to it. 7

21 Pascal Struijk

A touch reckless with some of his challenges, but nothing which overstepped the line. Picked apart with the assist for the equaliser. 6

12 Tyler Adams

Another very good showing in the middle of the park. Never stopped hassling the opposition and always seemed to be there to stick a foot in and disrupt an attack. 7

8 Marc Roca

Increasingly showing his love for big tackles. Time after time they went in across the pitch. Didn't quite see some of the surgical passing of last week, but still a better than competent display. 7

7 Brenden Aaronson

Much quieter than last weekend. No less pressure or work rate off the ball. 6

19 Rodrigo

Not catching the eye hugely in open play, but the man cannot stop scoring. That's seven goals in his last four outings, including pre-season. Cannot underestimate the quality needed in movement and finish to score in this division. 8

11 Jack Harrison

Lovely cross for Rodrigo's first. Showed nice touches and neat dribbling in other phases too, but still guilty of going down blind alleys and running into traffic. 6

9 Patrick Bamford

Looked decent in the 28 minutes he had. Linked up well with his team-mates and even had one good opening at the near post he should have done better with. Everyone praying it's not a serious injury. 6

Substitutes

13 Kristoffer Klaesson

4 Adam Forshaw (on for Roca 88min)

Late change as Leeds chased the game. N/A

10 Crysencio Summerville

20 Daniel James (on for Bamford 28min)

Sharp and forced the only save of the first half from Gavin Bazunu. 6

23 Luis Sinisterra (on for James 84min)

Late change as Leeds chased the game. N/A

33 Leo Hjelde

37 Cody Drameh

42 Sam Greenwood