Former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin made his Leeds United debut on Tuesday night.
The 28-year-old left Everton when his contract expired this summer and, despite receiving interest from clubs across Europe, opted to join newly promoted Leeds. David Moyes revealed that Everton were unwilling to meet Calvert-Lewin’s wage demands, suggesting Leeds offered him a lucrative deal.
Calvert-Lewin featured off the bench in Leeds’ Carabao Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday, but it turned out to be a nightmare debut.
How Leeds fans reacted to Calvert-Lewin’s debut
Brought on just before the hour mark at Hillsborough, the striker endured a tough outing. He squandered three clear-cut opportunities — including one from just five yards out — and then fired his penalty over the bar in the shootout. Wednesday progressed to the next round, leaving Leeds fans unimpressed with their new signing.
Calvert-Lewin’s stats vs Sheffield Wednesday
His Sofascore numbers summed up a frustrating performance:
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32 minutes played
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9 touches
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4 shots (3 off target)
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3 big chances missed
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1 missed penalty
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2 times dispossessed
Only one of his four efforts hit the target, and he failed to convert from the spot in the shootout.
To his credit, Calvert-Lewin found himself in promising positions despite lacking match sharpness after missing pre-season. Still, the wastefulness that Everton fans became accustomed to was on full display in his first Leeds appearance.
