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Leeds United squandered an opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Championship table, settling for a frustrating 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road.
Despite maintaining a three-point lead over second-placed Burnley, the Whites failed to capitalize and Max Wober drew criticism for a late missed chance.
The Austrian defender, recently reintroduced to the team after a stint on the sidelines, found himself in the spotlight for a crucial error in the final moments.
With the game finely balanced, Wober rose to meet Dan James’ well-delivered cross but misdirected his header over the bar, missing a prime chance to secure all three points for Leeds.
Paul Merson tackles Max Wober after a late miss
Analyzing the game on Sky SportsPaul Merson did not hold back in his assessment, noting that Wober should have capitalized on such a decisive opportunity, especially in a match of this magnitude.
Merson said:
“Yeah, just one right at the end with Wober at the far post, James puts it in, comes right over his marker and tries to get it back where it came from, (but) gets too much on it and heads it over the bar.
“I thought he probably should have done better to be honest.”
Frustration spread to the Leeds fans, who watched as Danny Batth’s 90th-minute equalizer for Blackburn erased their previous lead, leaving Daniel Farke’s men with a single point to start the new year.
Since joining Leeds in January 2023, Wober’s time at Elland Road has been marked by ups and downs. After struggling to find a regular place in the team, the 2023/2024 season. spent on loan at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Returning to Leeds this season, the defender made just six appearances in all competitions, amassing just 304 minutes of action. While his recent goal against Derby County showed promise, inconsistency has continued to overshadow his contribution.
He was linked to the January output however, they were urged him not to make the mistake of letting him go in the middle of the season.
If the Whites are to secure direct promotion to the Premier League, they will need to capitalize on key moments in tight games.
