Why Nico Elvedi alarm bells will ring as Leeds United starting XI confirmed vs Sunderland

Leeds United forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin starts against Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday.

In his pre-match press conference, Daniel Farke revealed that the striker was a doubt for the fixture at the Stadium of Light.

Anton Stach and Noah Okafor's fitness were also uncertain as the Whites travel to Wearside, but they're on the bench.

Harry Wilson and Brenden Aaronson have come into the starting line-up, in three overall changes.

Regis Le Bris got the better of Farke last season in the Premier League, with the Peacocks drawing at the Stadium of Light and losing at Elland Road.

The German manager will certainly be looking to get the win against the Black Cats as he makes a few changes to the starting lineup.

Nico Elvedi dropped from Leeds United squad vs Sunderland

Nico Elvedi has been influential at Leeds this season, but has failed to make the squad for the game against Sunderland.

Jaka Bijol has come into the starting lineup and can certainly do a decent job alongside James Justin and Tarik Muharemovic.

Elvedi is one of the three changes Farke has made to his team, but his absence will surely raise alarm bells about a possible injury.

It has since been confirmed by Adam Pope that Elvedi was suffering with illness overnight, so it shouldn't be a long absence in the end.

Why it's already make-or-break for Harry Wilson at Elland Road

Wilson was signed at Leeds with high expectations, but the winger has failed to live up to them so far.

The Wales international was one of the best attackers in the Premier League last season, but has failed to replicate that form in LS11.

Calvert-Lewin and Okafor seem to be Farke's preferred options in the two forward roles, with Anton Stach also playing a bit higher in midfield.

Wilson seems to have no place in the starting lineup, but he finally has the opportunity to make a mark at the Stadium of Light.