Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s form is a major problem for Leeds United.
Leeds are 15th in the Premier League, having picked up 11 points from their first nine games of the season.
With that in mind, there is very little to be concerned about, or, for that matter, negative.
However, the emphasis is heavy on very little, because Daniel Farke has a huge concern in regard to Calvert-Lewin, and the German needs to make a change sooner rather than later.
Leeds statistically have the worst striker in the Premier League
When Calvert-Lewin scored his first goal for Leeds against Wolves, I, alongisde many others, presumably, thought that would be the turning point for the 28-year-old after a tough few years at Everton.
However, that has not been the case.
The Englishman has not found the back of the net since that game, despite being fed chances on the regular by the likes of Noah Okafor and Brenden Aaronson.
- One goal
- 1.77 xG
- 68.5% pass accuracy
- 39.3% aerial duel win rate
Out of every starting Premier League striker, Calvert-Lewin has the joint-lowest conversion rate in the league, which is a big concern.
Via FotMob, Calvert-Lewin finished just 7.1 per cent of the chances that come his way, which is a concern matched only by Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa, who has also had a dreadful season.
His work rate is second to none, but if the Whites are to survive in the top flight, they need a regular source of goals, and Calvert-Lewin has shown time and time again that he is not the man to provide that.
Joel Piroe’s chance has to come at Leeds
Leeds would not be in the Premier League had it not been for Joel Piroe last season.
The Dutchman scored 19 goals across all competitions, registering seven assists as well.
However, since promotion, Piroe has been afforded just two starts in the Premier League, amassing a mere 164 minutes of football.
Farke has praised Piroe already this season, and yet insisted on leaving him on the bench, despite the struggles of Calvert-Lewin.
Change is needed at Leeds, and if Farke realises this now, the Whites will have a much better chance of avoiding the drop.
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