Brenden Aaronson left a serious mark in his first EFL Championship begin of the 2024-25 season.
Aaronson scored the successful objective in Leeds United’s 2-0 street victory over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night time at Hillsborough. It marked Aaronson’s second objective of the marketing campaign and his fourth general in Leeds United colours.
“It feels actually good, I’m proud of the crew, proud of the win, and the all-around efficiency I believed was good,” Aaronson stated postmatch. “It’s at all times good to get a objective, particularly within the place that I play in. You wish to create and rating objectives so tonight was actually good for me.
“I’m a man that’s at all times going to work for the crew most of all, I’m going to press with out the ball however with the ball I wish to rating objectives, get assists, that’s the greatest factor for me this season by serving to the crew,” he added.
After overcoming early strain from the host Owls, Leeds United struck first within the twenty eighth minute. Daniel James’ flicked cross allowed the Lilywhites to counter upfield earlier than Aaronson raced into the field and slotted residence a free ball.
Mateo Joseph was tackled within the field however Aaronson completed up the play with a assured left-footed strike.
Daniel James doubled Leeds United’s lead early within the second half after Joseph’s via ball cross allowed the Welsh winger to race in in the direction of objective. James’ chipped effort snuck within the backside nook for a 2-0 Leeds benefit and one they wouldn’t let slip away on the street.
Leeds United would declare their first street win of the brand new season as Sheffield United suffered its second-straight defeat.
Aaronson, who was subbed off earlier than the ultimate whistle, was applauded by the touring assist for his hardworking shift in midfield. After spending final season away on mortgage in Germany, the 24-year-old has been one of many shiny spots via the opening three weeks this summer season.
“It was robust coming again, there have been a variety of nerves, and I used to be uncertain at occasions, however I couldn’t have requested for the reception that I’ve gotten,” Aaronson stated. “The blokes within the crew have welcomed me again and I believe they [the fans] know that I’m going to present every thing I’ve for the crew.”
“He had an unbelievable work fee towards the ball, he was versatile within the midfield and clearly the objective was vital for him,” supervisor Daniel Farke stated about Aaronson. “He began the season a bit robust as a result of he arrived throughout the center of preseason but it surely’s been a superb begin for him so nicely achieved for Brenden.”
The Lilywhites subsequent host Hull Metropolis at Elland Street on August 31 in its closing match earlier than the September worldwide window.