The Whites' record of failing to win a play-off final continues after this afternoon's 1-0 loss to Southampton in London
Leeds United have been told they could face a desperate 'fire sale' situation after failing to secure promotion back into the Premier League following their 1-0 loss to Southampton in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium this afternoon.
It was Adam Armstrong's opener in the 23rd minute that proved to be the deciding goal, as a lapse in concentration at the back allowed him to find space behind the pushed-up Leeds defensive line and calmly slot the ball home past Illan Meslier. Despite Leeds coming close several times in the second half, including a Dan James effort which cannoned off the crossbar late on, it was the Saints who managed to close the game out.
"Today, we were not the worst side in this final and it hurts a lot. do not want to miss congratulations to Southampton. They defended really well, had their one chance and were clinical in this moment. Only stat that matters is the goals. We had more possession, xG, chances and shots. All the best in the Premier League to them. hurts so much when you are this close."
He claimed: "I think a fire sale is quite a possibility. The financial state and the potential money owed has been reported. Now we don't know how true that is, but I think without promotion, you'll end up seeing a few of the players depart.
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