How we rated Derby County players in Championship play-off first leg against Leeds United
By Liam Kent
Published 11th May 2019, 23:17 BST
Updated 12th May 2019, 00:17 BST
Pride Park
(Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Derby County manager Frank Lampard admitted his players needed to improve for the second leg of their Championship Play-Off semi-final against Leeds United after Saturday’s 1-0 loss in the first leg at Pride Park.
Our match reporter Liam Kent runs the rule over the Rams squad during the opening 90 minutes. Photos by Jez Tighe.
GK: Kelle Roos-7. Had no saves to make in the first half but came out to collect when called upon. Could do nothing about Roofes goal but made a big save to deny the Leeds forward moments later. Also denied Klich late on.
RB: Jayden Bogle-5. Tough evening. Leeds got a lot of joy on their left flank. Got sucked in and let Jack Harrison get free down the left for Kemar Roofes goal. Thought he had won his side a penalty but was over-ruled and given as foul by the Derby right back.
LB: Scott Malone-6. A mixed game for the left back who had a few nervy moments but also worked hard and almost set up an equaliser with an overlapping run in the final 20 minutes.
CB: Fikayo Tomori-7. The tall defender played on the front foot and did the best out of the Derby backline. Used his height advantages to win his fair share of headers up against Roofe.
CM: Mason Mount-6. The Chelsea loanee couldnt really get on the ball and struggled to make an impact. The closest he came was a speculative effort from 35 yards deep into added time.
