"Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a little setback with his foot as well, was not able to train with us today but I would say I am carefully optimistic that he is back in training hopefully tomorrow and then he would also be available," Daniel Farke said before Leeds vs Tottenham. The Leeds boss has one major doubt, two more attacking concerns, and one clear boost before Saturday's lunchtime kick-off at Elland Road.
Calvert-Lewin's fitness and Leeds' attack
The biggest concern is Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has 3 Premier League goals in 9 appearances this season and 779 minutes on the pitch. Leeds have relied on him enough already that a foot problem is not a small issue, even if Farke is still hopeful he can train on Friday.
Noah Okafor is also a doubt after missing the last game with adductor problems and doing only individual work this week. Anton Stach is in the same bracket, with foot problems keeping him to rehab work and leaving Farke to admit that both players remain uncertain.
Rodon's return and the Tottenham fixture
The positive news is Joe Rodon, who is back in full team training this week. Rodon has only 2 Premier League appearances this season, so his return gives Leeds a defensive option they have not had often enough.
Farke's line was simple enough, Leeds are still struggling in attack, but the return of Rodon at least softens the week a little. Leeds need that lift before Tottenham arrive for a Saturday lunchtime game that will test a side still carrying injuries in the forward line.
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