Anton Stach impressed for Leeds vs Milan
(Credit: Imago)
Josh Edwards
Sat 9 August 2025 16:55, UK
Leeds concluded their pre-season schedule with a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in Dublin.
It has been a mixed pre-season for the Whites, who also drew 1-1 in their previous friendly against Villarreal.
Joel Piroe was on the scoresheet for Leeds in that game and led the line for Daniel Farke’s side again in Dublin as they had to settle for the same result against AC Milan.
Leeds had the better of the chances in the opening stages of the game, but it was Santiago Gimenez who opened the scoring for Milan, after some weak defending from the Whites.
Anton Stach levelled the scoring after 68 minutes to earn Leeds a well-deserved 1-1 draw.
Leeds United's Daniel Farke.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke (Credit: Imago)
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Anton Stach set to shine in Premier League
The German showcased an incredible amount of composure against the Serie A giants, and very early opened the scoring had it not been for the crossbar.
He was quick with the ball at his feet and constantly kept the ball moving in midfield against a more than respectable opposition.
One goal
89 per cent pass accuracy
73 touches
Four recoveries
Six defensive actions
Stach used his physicality well and contributed at both ends of the pitch with a performance that will have surely cemented his place in the starting 11 against Everton.
Leeds have often lacked that presence in midfield, and providing he can stay fit, Stach will be a gem for Leeds to have in the Premier League.
Added to that, his second-half strike showcased the fact that he will be able to chip in with goals this season.
Leeds signing Anton Stach.
Leeds signed Stach from Hoffenheim this summer (Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media)
Isaac Schmidt will not be a miss
Isaac Schmidt looks to be edging closer to an exit from Leeds, and he will not be missed after another performance that left a lot to be desired.
Going forward, he offered an outlet, but he appeared far too suspect defensively, and given the likelihood of that being his primary role in the Premier League, there will be concerns.
Milan’s opening goal came from his side when the defender failed to track his man, who delivered the initial ball into the box
Schmidt has already failed to impress in Leeds’ other pre-season encounters, and it is hard to see any way back for him under Farke.
With that said, Leeds cannot enter the season with Jayden Bogle as their only right-back, showcasing the need for movement in that position from a transfer perspective.
Isaac Schmidt in action for Leeds United
Schmidt did not impress for Leeds (Credit: Imago)
Leeds player ratings vs Milan
Lucas Perri – 6
Isaac Schmidt – 4
Pascal Struijk – 5
Joe Rodon – 7
Gabriel Gudmundsson – 6
Ethan Ampadu – 6
Ao Tanaka – 7
Anton Stach – 9
Willy Gnonto – 7
Dan James – 5
Joel Piroe – 5
Subs
Karl Darlow – 6
Sam Byram – 6
Jaka Bijol – NA
Ilia Gruev – 6
Sean Longstaff – 7
Brenden Aaronson – 6
Lukas Nmecha – 6
Largie Ramazani – NA
Jack Harrison – NA
Harry Gray – NA
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