WhoScored.com reveal their Championship Team of the Month for August…
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Goalkeeper: Viktor Johansson (Rotherham) – 7.23 rating
Rotherham’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end in their final game in August but it was an otherwise positive run for the club. Goalkeeper Johansson played a key role in that making 23 saves and keeping three clean sheets across his six appearances.
Right-back: James Bree (Luton) – 7.10 rating
August didn’t start so well for Luton but they at least finished it strongly with two wins and a draw from their final three matches to move into mid-table. Bree was a constant threat for the Hatters and remarkably created the second most clear-cut chances in the division in August (five). The 24-year-old also weighed in with 13 tackles.
Centre-back: Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) – 7.57 rating
In the side to help Sheffield United keep the goals out, Ahmedhodzic couldn’t help but score for the Blades in August. The Bosnian centre-back scored three times in August, including twice in a 4-0 win over Reading in midweek. Ahmedhodzic also helped keep three clean sheets in six games.
Centre-back: Liam Lindsay (Preston) – 7.50 rating
Preston are the only unbeaten team left in the Championship this season and Lindsay has played a key role in their positive start. In the right place at the right time, the 26-year-old won 42 aerial duels in August – ranking second of all players in the division. He even won 14 alone in a 0-0 draw with Rotherham and also ranked second for total clearances made (41).
Left-back: Max Lowe (Sheffield United) – 7.44 rating
Lowe finished August as the top tackler in the Championship with 25 in six appearances. The 25-year-old also weighed in with 13 interceptions to help Sheffield United put together a six-game unbeaten streak last month. Not only solid in defence, but Lowe also chipped in with an assist and the winning goal against Sunderland.
