Leeds United’s summer recruitment is facing serious criticism, but there is one signing that is looking more baffling with each passing day, as it seems clear that other areas of the squad, especially the front line, were ignored in the last window.

The 1-0 defeat at Fulham on Saturday has opened a Pandora’s box at Leeds. Despite the unlucky nature of the loss, the team and the club’s recruitment are facing criticism for the lack of distinct creativity and goals.

Leeds have not scored another since their win at Everton, and have not netted from open play yet this season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has looked rusty, and Lukas Nmecha has huffed and puffed with nothing to show for it other than the penalty against the Toffees.

The duo’s recent record suggests that Leeds are going to find it hard to score goals regularly. However, all the criticism around the team’s attack has managed to hide the fact that one of their key summer signings was missing at Craven Cottage.