Leeds United legend Jon Newsome has slammed a Leeds player, claiming he is not good enough to play for the Championship club.
The Whites went top of the Championship table with a win against Swansea City at the weekend.
After coming close to winning promotion to the Premier League last season, Daniel Farke’s side failed at the last step and missed out on the chance to play top-flight football in England.
They have started the new season well and have shown they can challenge once again this season.
Newsome has singled out Brenden Aaronson as Leeds United’s weakest link, questioning the player’s ability to play for Leeds or the Premier League in the future.
Newsome said after the game BBC Radio Leeds:
“I can only say it as I see it and I think too many times he gives up possession in areas where he doesn’t need to lose the ball.
“When you’re at a dead end and you’re working hard and you’re outnumbered, of course it’s difficult.
“There’s a lot of times where I think he’s got hold of the ball, simple passes, simple awareness around him and I don’t think he’s up to it in my honest opinion.
“They bought him as a Premier League player and we paid £28m for him and I don’t think he’s good enough to play at the level, good enough to play in the Leeds United team really.”
Brenden Aaronson has struggled at Leeds United
Considering the money Leeds paid to sign the player, he hasn’t made a huge impact at the club.
Farke has shown confidence in the player by playing him 15 times this season, but his return and contribution has not been impressive.
Newsome has criticized Aaronson for not keeping the ball well and missing opportunities.
