Dominic Calvert-Lewin just grabbed his fifth goal in 10 outings for Leeds, a super respectable ratio for any striker. This dude is seriously showing up, especially with that equalizer against Manchester United this past weekend! He battled past Bryan Mbeumo in United’s area off a corner kick, all pure physicality and drive.
Calvert-Lewin’s Ruckus and England Ambitions
When asked about it, Calvert-Lewin said he was “just tried to cause a ruckus,” which, come on, you gotta love that mindset. He makes it tough for defenders, reads the ball perfectly, and is always the quickest to react. The guy feels comfortable there, saying he’s got full support from the club and the fans, and stepping onto the pitch, particularly at Elland Road, feels great. You can tell he’s found his groove. This kind of form puts him right in the mix to be Harry Kane’s understudy for England, and honestly, if he can just stay healthy, he might even become the main man. Staying injury-free has been his big challenge throughout his career, though.
Early Season Trends and Pressure Points
Beyond Leeds, it’s worth noting that Florian Wirtz is taking on more responsibility in Liverpool’s attack, which is definitely something to watch as the season gets rolling. Over at Crystal Palace, Pierre Sage is already feeling the heat and is under pressure. Early season trends are always wild, right?
Weekend Scoreboard
Looking at the scoreboard from the weekend, Leeds pulled out that 1-1 draw with Manchester United, Liverpool secured a 2-1 win against Brentford, and Manchester City edged out Ipswich 3-2.
What’s next for Calvert-Lewin? Keeping this form up is massive, especially with that England spot on the line. Every game is a chance to prove he can handle the pressure and stay on the field, which would be huge.
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Originally reported by The Guardian.
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