Leeds United missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Championship table, a disappointing 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road.
Despite maintaining a three-point lead over second-placed Burnley, the Whites failed to capitalize, with Max Womber criticized for a missed chance late on.
The Austrian defender, who recently rejoined the team after a stint on the sidelines, found himself in the spotlight for a crucial error in the dying moments.
With the match well balanced, Wober rose to meet a good cross from Dan James but failed to direct his header over the bar, missing a great chance to secure all three points for Leeds.
Paul Merson hammers Max Vomber after a late miss
Analyzing the game Sky SportsPaul Merson did not hold back in his assessment, noting that Wober should have taken such a decisive opportunity, especially in a game of this magnitude.
Merson said:
“Yeah, just one right there at the end with Wober at the far post, James floats it, gets right over his marker and tries to drive it back where it’s coming from, (but) he gets too much of it and steers it over the bar.
“I thought he probably should have done better to be honest.”
The frustration extended to the Leeds fans as they watched Danny Bath’s 90th-minute equalizer for Blackburn erase their earlier lead, leaving Daniel Farke’s men with a solitary point to start the new year.
Since joining Leeds in January 2023, Wober’s time at Elland Road has been marked by ups and downs. After struggling to find a regular place in the team, he spent the 2023–24 season on loan at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Returning to Leeds this season, the defender has made just six appearances in all competitions, amassing just 304 minutes of action. While his recent goal against Derby County showed flashes of promise, inconsistency has continued to overshadow his contributions.
He was linked to a January output however, there were she urged him not to make the mistake of letting him go in the middle of the season.
If the Whites are to secure direct promotion to the Premier League, they will need to capitalize on crucial moments in close matches.
