Calvert-Lewin and Leeds looking to 'build momentum'
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin hasn't had the easiest start to his Leeds career.
In last month's Carabao Cup second-round tie at Sheffield Wednesday, the 28-year-old spurned a glorious opportunity to score a stoppage-time winner before missing his penalty in the subsequent shootout, launching his effort high over the bar as the Owls progressed.
Toothless displays against Newcastle and Fulham followed but his fantastic header at Molineux was the ideal response to fans and pundits who have been questioning his form and fitness record.
According to Transfermarkt, Calvert-Lewin has missed nearly 600 days through injury since the 2018-19 season, including the majority of the second half of last term after suffering a hamstring injury in an away game at Brighton back in January.
He ended his final season at Everton on three Premier League goals but Leeds boss Daniel Farke is confident the striker can rediscover his scoring touch at Elland Road this season.
Other clear-cut openings may have been in short supply but there was no faulting Calvert-Lewin's effort at Molineux.
The striker was involved all over the pitch, with only three of his 36 touches occurring inside the Wolves penalty area.
Only Brenden Aaronson (47) registered more pressure than Calvert-Lewin (37), who clocked up more off-the-ball runs (29) and sprints (12) than any of his Leeds colleagues.