Blameless entirely for the goal, dealt confidently with everything else that came his way but was largely a bystander.

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Graham Smyth's player ratings from Leeds United's lacklustre performance in defeat against Brighton

By Graham Smyth

Published 16th Jan 2021, 20:01 GMT

Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United huffed and puffed but couldn't find an equaliser against Brighton at Elland Road.

A soft early Neal Maupay goal separated the sides in what was a below-par first half from the Whites, who had more control in the second half without making keeper Robert Sanchez work.

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GAME WINNER - Brighton's first half goal from Neal Maupay was enough to beat Leeds United. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

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14. Ian Poveda - 6

On for the final 15. Some nice touches and a decent cross or two. Just couldn't provide the magic Leeds needed.

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Graham Smyth's player ratings from Leeds United's lacklustre performance in defeat against Brighton

Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United huffed and puffed but couldn't find an equaliser against Brighton at Elland Road.

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14. Ian Poveda - 6

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