David Moyes looking at Dominic Calvert-Lewin in a Leeds shirt
(Credit: Imago)
Matthew Chadder
Fri 15 August 2025 15:19, UK
Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be available to make his Leeds United debut in their Premier League match against Everton on Monday.
Farke made his plans for Calvert-Lewin clear in his pre-match presser on Friday, 15 August, with Leeds officially confirming that they had signed the striker shortly after.
The Whites will host Everton at Elland Road on Monday, 18 August, in their first game back in the Premier League, and plenty of supporters will have been wondering whether Calvert-Lewin could make his debut against his former side.
That question now appears to have been answered, as an extra element of intrigue is added to Leeds’ return to England’s top flight.
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Calvert-Lewin registered in time to face Everton
Fans learned on Wednesday, 13 August, that Leeds had agreed a deal to sign Calvert-Lewin.
While speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Everton clash, Farke confirmed that Calvert-Lewin would become a Leeds player, although it remained to be seen when he would be available to make his debut.
However, according to Sky Sports’ Zinny Boswell, his colleague, Sanny Rudravajhala, was at Farke’s presser in West Yorkshire and was told that Calvert-Lewin had been registered in time to face Everton.
Only time will tell whether the Englishman is involved against his former club. However, the mere fact that he appears to be available will certainly be enough to pique the attention of supporters.
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Farke will have a big choice to make against Everton (Credit: Imago)
Farke should bench Calvert-Lewin v Everton
Farke will no doubt be delighted to have another striker available in time for Leeds’ first competitive match of the new season.
However, he should resist the temptation to start Calvert-Lewin against his former side.
While the 28-year-old will be chomping at the bit to play against David Moyes’ men after leaving Everton this summer upon the expiration of his contract, the forward hasn’t had any sort of pre-season and hasn’t had any time to train with Leeds.
For a game as big as this, Farke needs players who know what he wants, and while Calvert-Lewin could prove to be a shrewd signing in time, Joel Piroe should be the man to lead the line against the Toffees.
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