Leeds United manager Daniel Farke, Stuart Dallas in a circular insert.
Leeds United talisman Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in superb form as he continues to reap praise after scoring his 10th of the campaign against Nottingham Forest.
When Calvert-Lewin chested home Leeds’ third goal against Nottingham Forest, it was more than just a moment of personal milestones for the English forward. It was a flash of pure instinct that justified a summer gamble whilst sending Elland Road into raptures.
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The 3-1 victory was a crucial result for the Yorkshire club, but Calvert-Lewin’s contribution drew particular praise from Stuart Dallas.
‘He’s been a fantastic signing’, Stuart Dallas full of praise for Calvert-Lewin
Following the emphatic win, Stuart Dallas was quick to spotlight the striker’s match-sealing moment and his overall impact on Sky Sports.
“You know that goal he scores tonight it’s incredible because you can’t really teach a striker about just getting something on the ball, that shows it, he can’t really do anything else, and to be able to chest it, it’s incredible, and he’s been a fantastic signing for them,” Dallas raved.
His praise extended beyond the pitch, highlighting the significance of the summer signing. “He brings experience to the team as well, Premier League experience, which is huge, for the club to get him on a free, it was massive for them, and he touched on repaying the club, and he’s doing that.”
The deft chested finish against Forest marked Calvert-Lewin’s 10th Premier League goal of the campaign, a return that has silenced any pre-season doubts about his fitness. Eight of those goals have come since the start of December, which is the most of any player in the league in this time.
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Daniel Farke happy with Calvert-Lewin’s goal tally
Manager Daniel Farke echoed Calvert-Lewin’s value beyond goals, while acknowledging the impressive tally. “I don’t judge him just on his goal tally, although 10 goals at this stage of the season is really impressive,” Farke stated. “His work-rate, his capability in linking up the play, and his ability in both boxes are so good.”
The data confirms Farke’s thinking, with the Englishman being equally as important in helping Leeds defend in the game against Forest
During the game against Forest, Calvert-Lewin managed to record four clearances
The forward adds a valuable physical presence in the box for Leeds when they are defending set-pieces
Calvert-Lewin also won four aerial duels as his trademark work ethic helped Leeds secure all three points (Sofascore)
From being doubted, and rightly so in the summer, to becoming an undroppable member of the Whites’ starting XI when fit, Calvert-Lewin has enjoyed a truly remarkable season so far.
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