Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with Paul Robinson insert
Credit: Imago, Sky Sports
Evan Lloyd
Wed 27 August 2025 8:10, UK
Dominic Calvert-Lewin made his debut for Leeds United on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup.
Leeds lost on penalties to Sheffield Wednesday after the game had ended 1-1 in normal time, in what was a huge upset at Hillsborough.
The home side’s uncertain situation surrounding their ownership under unpopular chairman Dejphon Chansiri had made Leeds massive favourites against Sheffield Wednesday.
Noah Okafor was signed from AC Milan last week and made his full debut along with Lukas Nmecha, who arrived on a free transfer.
But Clinton Morrison blasted the Leeds “superstars” after what was a poor performance against the Championship side.
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Farke was disappointed at his team’s display (Credit: Imago)
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Paul Robinson in shock at Dominic Calvert-Lewin miss
When Leeds signed Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer, concern largely centred around the striker’s poor injury history.
There was confidence in his quality, however, the former England international having enjoyed several strong seasons at Everton.
But on his debut, Calvert-Lewin looked anything but a good option up front for Daniel Farke.
The 28-year-old skied his penalty in the shootout, and, even worse, fired wide when presented with a chance that looked harder to miss than score.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin Vs Sheffield Wednesday
Minutes played 32
Big chances missed 3
Expected goals 1.94
Goals 0
Late in the game, the former Sheffield United man found space to meet Anton Stach’s cross, with the goal left gaping for the simplest of finishes.
Instead, Calvert-Lewin was left with his hands on his head as the ball trickled wide of the post.
Speaking live on BBC 5 Live, Paul Robinson said: “How’s he missed? How has he missed?
“What a lovely ball from Anton Stach in and around the defensive line, in and around the back. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, he can be no more than three or four yards from goal.
“He’s put his left foot on it and instead of opening his foot up and just letting the ball hit his foot and go into the goal, he’s kept his foot stiff. It was straight and it’s gone wide of the near post.
“What an opportunity for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.”
"If you saw the line-ups beforehand, you would've NEVER thought it was possible."
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin needs to bounce back after awful Leeds start
Despite Calvert-Lewin’s nightmare first appearance in a Leeds shirt, the striker will still be a important option for Farke’s side this season.
The loss to Arsenal proved the need for a forward capable of holding the ball up when faced with huge defenders, and that is exactly what the Englishman thrives at.
It will now be up to Calvert-Lewin to pick himself up and respond to the critics after his calamitous display against Sheffield Wednesday.
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