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Weston McKennie issues bounce back plea after Crystal Palace collapse

Weston McKennie insists Leeds United can bounce back from their catastrophic 5-1 defeat against Crystal Palace at Elland Road.

Leeds opened the scoring through Patrick Bamford after 21 minutes, but Marc Guehi equalised for the Eagles just before the break.

Palace then ruthlessly punished Leeds for a lacklustre second half performance with two goals in quick succession from Jordan Ayew and Eberechi Eze.

Read more: Leeds United 1-5 Crystal Palace RECAP

Odsonne Eduoard added a fourth 21 minutes from time, and Rasmus Kristensen kept Ayew onside for the Ghana international to complete his brace.

The Whites missed the opportunity to move five points clear of the relegation zone, but McKennie believes it's in Leeds' DNA to bounce back from adversity.

"We know the reality of the situation. We know that this was a big game for us, and for them as well," McKennie told LUTV.

"Leeds is a club that knows how to bounce back and knows not to give up in any situation.

"That's what we are going to stick to, and it's in our DNA. So we'll just be ready for the next game against Liverpool and hope to get three points there."

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