Daniel Farke reveals doubt over two Leeds United stars for Liverpool clash

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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has expressed doubts over the fitness of two key players, Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool.

Both Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin started in Leeds' recent 3-1 victory over Chelsea but were unable to complete the full 90 minutes due to fitness issues. Calvert-Lewin is dealing with calf problems, while Nmecha has been struggling with hamstring troubles from previous matches. Farke described them as "a bit more of a major doubt" for the upcoming game against Liverpool.

Farke emphasized the physical demands on the squad during a congested fixture schedule, noting the necessity of relying on the full squad's fitness as Leeds faces three games within a week. He highlighted that the players who have been accustomed to this intense load might recover more easily, but final decisions on the lineup would be made late.

In contrast, there are no fresh injury concerns regarding Sean Longstaff and Daniel James, who remain sidelined due to longer-term issues and missed the Chelsea match.

Despite Leeds' precarious position just one point above 17th-placed West Ham in the Premier League table, Farke identified the win against Chelsea as a significant boost for the team's confidence heading into their Liverpool encounter. He assured that whoever takes the field will give their maximum effort.