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January 16, 2024
Let’s dive into this week’s EFL Team of the Week, featuring standout players from Leyton Orient, Oxford, Southampton, Leeds, Coventry, and West Brom, as highlighted by WhoScored.com ratings.
Leyton Orient secured a significant 3-0 victory at Portsmouth, largely thanks to an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Solomon Brynn. The 23-year-old made four crucial saves, including stopping a first-half penalty and five successful highball claims, earning him a WhoScored.com rating of 8.74.
Kyle Walker-Peters is the first of two Southampton players featured in the EFL best XI. In the Saints’ impressive 4-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, the 26-year-old contributed significantly from the right-back position. He completed three dribbles, made two key passes, and recorded one shot while maintaining an impressive 96.8% pass completion rate from 63 attempts.
Stoke City secured a 1-0 victory at Rotherham over the weekend, with Michael Rose delivering a rock-solid performance at the heart of the Potters’ defense. Rose excelled in the air, winning 12 aerial duels and making 11 clearances during a commanding display. He also contributed with four tackles and one interception, earning a WhoScored.com rating of 8.41.
Elliott Moore joins Rose in the center of defense after earning a WhoScored.com rating of 8.08 during Oxford’s 3-1 triumph at Cardiff. Moore assisted Tyler Goodrham’s goal with his only key pass midway through the second half. He also won nine aerial duels and made five clearances, showcasing his defensive prowess.
Jodi Jones was the standout performer in Notts County’s thrilling 5-5 draw against Grimsby. He contributed directly to four of the Magpies’ five goals and brought his season total to an impressive 16 assists. In this match, Jones provided four assists from five key passes, complemented by three successful dribbles and one tackle, earning a stellar WhoScored.com rating of 9.26.
Abraham Odoh, EFL Player of the Week, delivered an outstanding performance in Harrogate’s 2-0 victory at Forest Green, earning a WhoScored.com rating of 9.43. The midfielder assisted Jack Muldoon in the second half and then scored his own goal in the 69th minute, contributing six key passes and three shots. Odoh also showcased his all-around abilities with four successful dribbles and three interceptions.
Coventry defeated Leicester 3-1 in a significant upset, hampering the Foxes’ title ambitions. Callum O’Hare scored twice, marking his fourth and fifth goals of the season from just three shots at home. The 25-year-old was also close to adding an assist, providing three key passes to achieve a WhoScored.com rating of 8.99.
Leeds continued their strong form with back-to-back league victories, with Georginio Rutter shining in their match against Cardiff. The Frenchman scored his fifth league goal of the season late in the game, converting one of his four shots past goalkeeper Jak Alnwick. Rutter constantly threatened Cardiff’s defense, completing five dribbles and registering two critical passes throughout the match.
Adam Armstrong was the standout player in Southampton’s comfortable win over Sheffield Wednesday, contributing significantly to three of the four goals scored at St. Mary’s. The forward extended the Saints’ lead in the second half with a goal from one of his three shots and provided assists for Fraser and Sekou Mara, achieving this feat with three key passes.
Brandon Thomas-Asante of West Brom earned a WhoScored.com rating of 9.02 for his impressive performance in the Baggies’ 4-1 victory over Blackburn. The striker scored twice from just two shots, showcasing his clinical finishing. Additionally, he contributed with two key passes, one tackle, and one interception, marking his highest-rated performance of the season.
Abobaker Eisa played a crucial role in Grimsby’s thrilling 5-5 draw with Notts County, directly involved in three of his team’s goals. The 28-year-old scored twice from four shots and assisted Harry Clifton’s second-half goal, achieving this with four key passes. Eisa also completed one dribble, resulting in a WhoScored.com rating of 9.21 for his outstanding display.
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