Daniel James
LEEWales
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Nov 10, 1997
28
5'7"
139 lb
RW
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Leeds UnitedSuffers adductor strain
James is out for Monday's match against Manchester United due to an adductor injury, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Daniel [will] also miss the game. So he had sadly an adductor strain just in the session before the cup game, and won't be available.
Analysis: James is one of the few players out for the club heading into Monday, as the attacker is out with an adductor strain. Luckily for the club, this will not force a change, as he has not started in his past two appearances on the team sheet. He is likely to be eyeing around a two to three week absence, hopefully still returning in April.
Seven crosses in seven minutes
James registered seven crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Brentford.
Analysis: James came off the bench with seven minutes to go and attempted seven crosses as Leeds chased for a winner. He was unsuccessful with all of these crosses but showed lots of attacking intent with his cameo appearance. He has only attempted more than seven crosses on one occasion.
Finds bench role
James (back) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa.
Analysis: James is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa after returning from a back injury that kept him out of the last match. The forward has struggled with multiple injuries this season and continues in a rotational role. The club appears to be managing his workload carefully as he builds back fitness.
Back available
James (back) is back available and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, coach Daniel Farke said in the press conference. "Good news, Stach, Struijk, Dan James are back in training and available."
Analysis: James is back available and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa after missing the last match due to a back injury. The forward has dealt with multiple injuries this season and has recently held a bench role, so the club could opt to be cautious with his workload.
Dealing with back issues
James is dealing with back issues and wasn't an option for Sunday's win against Birmingham City in the FA Cup, coach Daniel Farke said in a press conference, according to LeedsLive. "Dan has issues with his back."
Analysis: James' injury woes are not over, as he is now dealing with a back issue shortly after returning from a long term hamstring injury. The forward is expected to undergo further evaluation in the coming days to determine the full extent of the problem and clarify a potential timetable. That said, his absence does not shake up the starting XI, as he had been operating primarily as a bench option prior to his long-term layoff.
Available off bench
James (hamstring) is on the bench for Friday's game against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: James was described as having a chance to be available Friday, and the speedy winger will wait for his opportunity on the bench. James tends to play off the bench, so while his return boosts Leeds' depth in the final third, he's not expected to be a regular fantasy contributor any time soon.
Could be available against Forest
James (hamstring) could be available against Nottingham Forest after making good progress in training, said coach Daniel Farke in the press conference. "James is making progress, very good news."
Analysis: James could be available against Nottingham Forest after making good progress in training, having missed the last 12 matches with a hamstring injury. The winger had been a regular substitute prior to the injury and is expected to return in a rotational role.
Out to face Arsenal
James (hamstring) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Arsenal.
Analysis: James is not available for Saturday's clash against Arsenal despite recently being cleared after a lengthy hamstring injury absence. The attacker missed 11 matches and has not played since Nov. 29, with his return delayed further. He remains sidelined after making 10 appearances this season, including four starts.
Fit for Saturday
James (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Daniel Farke. "He was out for such a long time, but you can see him more or less growing from session to session, from day to day. It is good to have him back."
Analysis: James will miss no more time after an extended absence with a hamstring injury, missing 11 games and last playing Nov. 29, but cleared for play again. This will likely leave the attacker in a spot on the bench in his return, needing to build some minutes before he is ready for the start. He has started in four of his 10 appearances this season, more of a rotational option.
Partially integrated
James (hamstring) is partially in training and close to fully training, according to manager Daniel Farke, per Kyle Newbound of the Yorkshire Evening Post. "Dan yesterday and today part-integrated, close to joining us in full training. Will last a bit until he's fit and ready for games, but good news."
Analysis: James is still battling his injury, but is the furthest in his recovery he has been, with the attacker able to take the field for partial training. However, he is yet to fully train, planning to train with the rest of his team in the coming week. That said, he still needs a week or two before he returns, still positive after his last appearance in November.
Nearing return
James (hamstring) is not too far from making his return to the squad, coach Daniel Farke said in the press conference. "Daniel is not too far away."
Analysis: James missed all the games since late November due to a hamstring injury but the winger is not too far from making his return. This return could happen before the end of the month if everything goes as planned but won't impact the starting XI since the former Manchester United player has been only a bench option this season, losing his undisputed starter role that he had last campaign.
Around two weeks from team training
James (hamstring) is around two weeks away from training again, according to manager Daniel Farke. At the moment he's around two weeks away from team training and this is the first step. So we expect him back in two weeks, at least around this date, back in team training and then we will see how quick he is available for the games."
Analysis: James is seeing some more positive news after avoiding surgery, as the attacker is now looking to train again in around two weeks. This would line him up with a potential return to end January, already missing seven games due to his injury. Once he is fit, a bench spot will be expected, only starting in four of his 10 appearances this season.
Doesn't need surgery
James won't get surgery on his hamstring injury but will still be out eight weeks, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Dan, no surgery, it'll still be 8 weeks total he'll be out."
Analysis: It's a somewhat positive update on James, though it doesn't mean he's completely out of the woods from any setbacks. Hamstring injuries take time and he'll likely need all of the eight weeks before he's ready again, pointing to a possible February return. Given the severity, he'll likely need at least a week of full training before he can be considered again.
Out at least eight weeks
James (hamstring) is expected to miss at least eight weeks of action due to a tendon injury in his hamstring, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Some disappointing news with Daniel James. His hamstring tendon is injured. He will be out, side lined, depends if he needs surgery or not. It looks like he will miss at least the next eight weeks. As it stands we have to expect he's out for two months at least, could be worse with surgery. We need him back as soon as possible, as quick as possible. In four weeks we will see a little clearer how long the injury will last."
Analysis: James was already deemed to be out for a decent amount of time due to a hamstring injury, but after further testing, it has been confirmed he will miss around the next eight weeks of action. This is rough for the forward, as he will now miss out until around the start of February, altough he could miss further time depending on if he receives surgery. The attacker will be checked on in four weeks to see his development, but his long absence just continues a brutal spell of a season for the attacker, having yet to earn a goal contribution and only starting in four of his 10 appearances.
Suffers hamstring setback
James is feared to "be out for a while" after suffering a hamstring setback in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Manchester City, according to manager Daniel Farke, per Issac Johnson of Leeds Live. "Daniel James reported some hamstring injuries at halftime. It could be that he has done his hamstring. We have to wait for further assessments. I hope it's not too bad, but straight after the game, it didn't look too good, so it could be that he's out for a while."
Analysis: James is going in for some testing this week after his first start in over two months with Leeds United Saturday, as the attacker was off at halftime with what is feared to be a hamstring injury. This is something to monitor for the club, as he has already missed time this season due to the same injury, appearing to have suffered a relapse of the injury. This is a rough development for the attacker moving forward, already struggling for time as he battled his fitness.
Active in limited minutes
James registered three shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Aston Villa.
Analysis: James started the first three games but has been used as a bench option in recent matches. He made an impact in his cameo, taking a season-high three shots and attempting five crosses.
Ramping up fitness
James is continuing to ramp up fitness after returning from injury, according to manager Daniel Farke. "He more or less had 3/4 months without a competitive game. Last two weeks, he's back in full team training. I like his attitude, he needs to work hard, and he's doing this."
Analysis: James returned from injury two games ago but has yet to see a start since regaining fitness, only making two short cameos off the bench for a total of 27 minutes of play. However, he has been ramping up training and his fitness, likely nearing full health once again. He had started in three games to open the season, a spot he will hope to earn back once he is back to his full levels.
On bench Saturday
James (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Burnley.
Analysis: James is available again but will start Saturday's match against Burnley on the bench. The attacker returned earlier than expected from injury but is still being eased back into action. He will look to make an impact off the bench as he pushes to regain his starting role from Brenden Aaronson.
Ahead of schedule, won't start
James (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Burnley, but is not an option to start, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Dan is ahead of schedule but won't be in contention to start."
Analysis: James has made an early return after expecting to miss weeks due to an injury, with the attacker now an option to face Burnley. However, he is not yet in a position to start and will need to test his legs first, limited to the bench in his return. He did start in the first three games of the season and will look to earn that spot back once fully fit, taking his spot back from Brenden Aaronson.
Will miss multiple weeks
James will be sidelined for multiple weeks due to an undisclosed injury, manager Daniel Farke told media during Thursday's pre-match press conference. "The doctors say he is likely out for four to six weeks," Farke told the press. "So that means realistically we just expect him back after the more or less November international break. If he would be there, perhaps available even before for one or two games, it would be a nice little bonus and a surprise. But he is definitely out for a few weeks. That is of course not great news."
Analysis: It's unclear when James picked up the injury, but this is a huge blow for Leeds United in terms of their attacking depth. James started the first three matches, but he's logged just 12 minutes off the bench in the last three. With Wilfried Gnonto (calf) also sidelined, look for Brenden Aaronson and Noah Okafor playing alongside Joel Piroe upfront.
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