Joe Hart and Peter Crouch have both suggested that Leeds United can survive in the Premier League this season following their return to the top flight
Daniel Farke's side fell to a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, but there were plenty of positives to take away from the game. "Leeds looked solid, I thought they made it difficult," the former England goalkeeper Hart told TNT Sports.
"They were pushing until the end, I think Tottenham had to change their formation and use more defenders towards the back end. I think that’s the biggest compliment you can pay Leeds in a defeat. They made it, so, so difficult for Tottenham.
"But if they can keep building on that, they seem like they’re very united and they can push forward."
Meanwhile, Crouch added: "I think Leeds will be fine - certainly at home. The players they’ve bought and sold, I think they will be alright, actually."
Noah Okafor scored the only goal for the hosts, and the result means that Leeds have got four points from their last four games. This was the third match they played against a Champions League team.
Meanwhile, Leeds boss Farke expressed his satisfaction with his side's performance. "Until 80th minute I was happy. We looked very solid defensively and gave the goal away," he said post-match.
"Leeds concede very little in xG [expected goals]. Leeds were good today and defended very well on the ball. We were unfortunate. We are disappointed and we are playing for results.
"We were the better side today. We had most shots and expected goals. More corners. Each aspect we were the better side today but it's all about goals. Unnecessary loss of the ball in the first half. We were punished by the deflection or otherwise the balls would not have gone in.
"We should have scored three or four. If you dominate games and not win points it will be difficult But I cannot just pray for results, we need performances. I'm proud of how we've come as a team. Many compliments to the team."
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