Luke Ayling, Junior Firpo and Jack Harrison all struggled in Leeds United's hugely disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa.

The Whites hosted Steven Gerrard's side on Thursday evening, in what was another massive game in their fight to remain in the Premier League.

Goals from Philippe Coutinho, Matty Cash and a scarcely believable finish from Calum Chambers consigned Leeds to a grim defeat, however, as a return to the Championship feels increasingly likely.

According to Sofascore, these were the Whites' three worst players on the night, out of those to have played at least 45 minutes of action - could all three be in danger of losing their place in Jesse Marsch's team after letting him down this week?

Luke Ayling - 6.4

Ayling was used at centre-back by Marsch against Villa but didn't have his best evening of the season.

The 30-year-old only managed to win one out of four aerial duels, not to mention being dribbled past a fairly alarming four times overall and losing the ball twice.

Ayling also failed to read the game well, not even mustering up a single interception against Gerrard's men, understandably looking like someone playing out of position.

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Junior Firpo - 5.8

Firpo earned the lowest rating at Elland Road, as his disappointing first season at Leeds continues.

The former Barcelona man lost possession a sizeable 18 times in total and none of the six long balls he attempted ended up finding their intended target.

Firpo committed two fouls as well, prior to being stretchered off, which summed up his evening.

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Jack Harrison - 6.3

Harrison was the third Whites player deemed to be the poorest against Villa, with the winger struggling ever since his stunning hat-trick at West Ham in January.

The 25-year-old didn't make an interception all night, like both Ayling and Firpo, and he also gave the ball away on 19 occasions.

Harrison won only one ground duel of five, too, and failed to complete a successful dribble.

In other news, an injury expert has shared details regarding one Leeds player. Find out who it is here.