Leeds United
Leeds United pulled off one of their biggest results this season on Tuesday night when they paid a visit to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s last match at home saw them make their own comeback against West Ham.
They cut down a 2-0 deficit to beat the Hammers 3-2 a few weeks ago. And Over an hour into their game against Leeds, they had taken a 2-0 lead with the game looking like it was over for Daniel Farke’s men.
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But the Leeds boss made a huge change, brining on Noah Okafor. The winger’s introduction was the catalyst to the comeback as the Whites scored two goals in the space of six minutes to leave Stamford Bridge with a point.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates Leeds United comeback
Tuesday’s win shows just how good the squad at Leeds United is; they managed to pull this result away from home without their top scorer in the league this season, Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Daniel Farke revealed before the game that he could be a doubt due to illness, and fans were shocked when he was completely left out of the matchday squad to face the Blues at Stamford Bridge.
The game was dramatic, with the visitors taking a crucial point with them back to West Yorkshire. Calvert-Lewin was not left out of the celebrations; he posted on his Instagram story after the result: ”Huge shift lads. MOT.”
The former Everton man has been a welcome surprise for Leeds United. When he was signed in the summer, many complained about his wages and injury record, but he has proven all the doubters wrong. He has been one of the best players in the team this season, and his form has even raised conversations about an England call-up. Leeds need him back to full fitness as they continue their fight for survival in the Premier League.
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Lukas Nmecha has shown his quality
Dominic Calvert-Lewin was not on the pitch on Tuesday night, but Lukas Nmecha was. The German has not had many games where he has lead the line on his own, but he did a great job against Chelsea even when he was isolated in the second half. When Okafor came on and gave him more freedom, he showed his class with his deft touches and link up play. Daniel Farke will be safe knowing that he has a center forward who can fill in when his best player is absent from the team.