"Leeds have not matched Sunderland's explosive return to the top flight, but Daniel Farke borrowed a page from Le Bris's playbook when Chelsea came calling in midweek. For the second time this season, the Club World Cup holders fell to a promoted side, as Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin inspired a stunning victory. Farke's men had hinted at a revival during their spirited second-half display at Manchester City, and the former Norwich boss deployed that same 3-5-2 system from the outset against Chelsea-with devastating results."
"Celebration quickly turned to concern as Calvert-Lewin (calf) and Lukas Nmecha (hamstring) are major doubts for Saturday. Joel Piroe and Noah Okafor may step in up front, while Tanaka's quick turnaround remains uncertain. James Justin-benched midweek after a knock-pushes for a recall, but Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson should keep their places. Daniel James (hamstring) and Sean Longstaff (calf) remain sidelined."
Liverpool travel to Elland Road aiming to stretch an unbeaten Premier League run to three matches after salvaging a 1-1 draw with Sunderland. Leeds secured a shock 3-1 victory over Chelsea, boosted by Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin and a switch to a 3-5-2 system that produced strong results. The win ended a four-game losing streak and lifted Leeds to 17th, though their safety is still precarious. Major doubts exist over Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha for Saturday, and several players face injury or rotation uncertainty ahead of the tie.
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