Leeds United fans have been hit with more injury news, as winger Dan James is now feared to have suffered ligament damage.
The Welsh forward has already missed a few Premier League matches, and new reports give a clearer picture of what’s really going on with his injury.
Leeds fell 2-1 to Tottenham last weekend, a result that continued their tough run in the league. The team now heads into the international break with only one win from their last five matches and with James still missing from action.
Dan James Injury Worries Grow
The Daniel James Leeds United situation took a twist after injury expert Dr. Brar spoke about the problem. He believes James could be dealing with a ligament injury, something that can be tricky to recover from.
According to Dr. Brar, these kinds of ankle or foot problems are hard to judge early on. He said injuries like this “can go up or down quickly,” which makes it tough to set a return date.
However, there is some good news, he also mentioned that James has responded well to early treatment, meaning surgery is not needed right now.
That’s a big boost for Leeds, who already have UTD injuries with Willy Gnonto also out. Fans will hope James can return after the international break to help the team push on.
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James’ Struggles This Season
Before his injury, Dan James was trying to find his best form in the Premier League again. But it’s been a difficult start.
In his four appearances this season, he’s created just two chances and has a combined xG and xA of 0.6, far from what Leeds expect from him.
His passing accuracy has dropped to around 55%, and only 16% of his crosses have found a teammate. That shows how much his rhythm and confidence have been affected by the stop-start nature of the season.
Last season was much better for James, he scored 12 goals and got 9 assists across all competitions.
Those numbers show what he can do when fit and firing. Leeds will be desperate to see that version of him again once he’s back from this setback.
Leeds Hope for Quick Recovery
Manager Daniel Farke knows the next few weeks are key for Leeds’ season. The attack has lacked pace and direct running in recent games, something Daniel James Leeds United usually brings to the table.
If the ligament issue is as mild as experts suggest, James could return not long after the international break. Leeds are being careful, though they don’t want to rush him and risk another setback.
With injury news like this coming out, it’s clear Leeds’ squad depth will be tested. But fans will be hoping to see James flying down the wing again soon, helping to lift the team back up the Premier League table.
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