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Leeds United supporters blast 'pathetic' defending as Whites collapse late on at Tottenham

Leeds United's defending in the 4-3 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur has been questioned by supporters. The Whites took the lead three times in the capital but conceded two quickfire Rodrigo Bentancur goals in the final 10 minutes to leave empty handed.

Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring for Jesse Marsch's side during the early exchanges in what was his fourth goal in as many games. Harry Kane then controversially equalised before Rodrigo Moreno put Leeds back in front just before the interval.

Spurs were back on level terms fairly swiftly after the restart through Illan Meslier's own goal, before Rodrigo scored his second with 15 minutes to go. Leeds couldn't hold on, though, as Bentancur netted twice in quick succession to steal the win.

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@mellamosami: "Another pathetic defensive display. Whether it's Bielsa or Marsch."

@LufcLuke_: "Conceding 7 goals in 2 games... it's evident what needs to be done in January."

@EllstonLogan: "That loss is not on Jesse Marsch. Leeds were not undone by poor tactics today. They were undone by a bunch of League One defenders who can't play to save their lives."

@carlsmith_88: "Imagine being a striker in that team today. Scoring three away at Spurs and you have that defence behind you, knowing full well they will concede for fun."

@Calalum92: "Never expected a win so it's good that we gave them a game at their gaff. Glad to see the attack pulling their weight but the back line needs to change."

@TieDyeWhite: "Gone from man-marking to no-marking. Absolutely shocking defending every game. We're not going to outscore the opposition every week."

@mickyleeds33: "I have to ask again for the 49th time do we have a defensive coach and if we do is he asleep at training because once again it's high school defending. Really frustrating after all the forward's efforts."

@CraigBev294: "Buy some defenders in January please. Competent level ones will do as our current back line are going to get us relegated."

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