Leeds United player ratings as Harrison and Bamford…

Leeds United player ratings as Harrison and Bamford fail to make openings pay in Crystal Palace loss

Leeds United (4-2-3-1)

1 Illan Meslier

Caught a little in two minds with the equalising goal, but probably made the right call in staying put. Crystal Palace never really seemed to keep the Frenchman under pressure with sustained attempts on his goal. 6

25 Rasmus Kristensen

Came into the afternoon braced for one of the sternest examinations the Premier League can offer right-backs, but the Dane was excellent. Even when Wilfried Zaha did eventually start to find some daylight with the ball at his feet, deep into the second half, Kristensen was equal to everything. He anticipated danger expertly all afternoon and even celebrated an especially dramatic block in the Leeds box like he had scored a goal. 8

5 Robin Koch

Didn't seem to put a foot wrong all afternoon. Odsonne Edouard contributed nought beyond the equaliser. 7

6 Liam Cooper (c)

Just as steady as Koch in the main, but passing accuracy was terrible and he may regret diving in on Eberechi Eze before the hosts' second goal. 6

21 Pascal Struijk

Right place, right time for the opener. Looked confident getting forward throughout the afternoon. Strggugled at times with Michael Olise as the match stretched in the second period. 7

12 Tyler Adams

Another excellent performance in the centre from the combative American. Tackles, key passes and some forward-thinking carries from deep too. 7

8 Marc Roca

Still struggles to catch the eye as much as Adams defensively. Solid, but attackers can get by him when they perhaps shouldn't. 6

7 Brenden Aaronson

Started the match promisingly with what would have arguably been United's goal of the season had his dribble and shot not come off the bar. Electric when Palace were at their meekest. Faded in the second half. 7

19 Rodrigo

Got about well and made some intelligent passes at close quarters in the final third, but still lacking that material impact on the opposition goalkeeper. 6

11 Jack Harrison

Lots of running and work rate, but lacking quality when it matters. Gifted an immense opportunity when Vicente Guaita abandoned the all to him on the left flank, but dithered with his next action and the window closed. 5

9 Patrick Bamford

Some dangerous runs in behind and the odd one-two, but spurned his one good look at goal. Rusty. 5

Substitutes

13 Kristoffer Klaesson

2 Luke Ayling (on for Kristensen 84min)

Late change to switch the flow. N/A

10 Crysencio Summerville (on for Bamford 62min)

Was barely noticed. 5

14 Diego Llorente

18 Darko Gyabi

29 Wilfried Gnonto

30 Joe Gelhardt (on for Roca 84min)