Antenucci Up Top Alone Doesn't Work At Home In A 4-5-1

Last updated : 08 February 2016 By Lee Sobot

United’s best and only real chance fell to Souleymane Doukara in the third minute.

Doukara headed wide after coming in from the wing.

Antenucci had little chance of getting behind a Forest defence who sat deep throughout.

The Italian striker is a gifted player but is five-foot-ten and it takes takes a tall and physical forward to lead the line in a 4-5-1.

You need a player who can hold the ball up and win the lion’s share of headers.

That player is six-foot-three Chris Wood who is again out injured and, with or without Wood, Leeds need a like for like option, be it as a replacement or cover.

Norwich City are willing to part with Northern Ireland international Kyle Lafferty who is six-foot-four and a half.

He is surely worth a bash with the emergency loan window opening on Tuesday.

Lee Erwin did not look like the answer when coming on as a late sub.

 

 

 

 

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