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Struggling for time James has only started in one of his four appearances this season, due to being unused and injuries.

Impact James has not been able to work into the squad all that much this season, securing only four appearances in 10 matches this season. He dealt with a back injury that knocked him out for three games, and he would immediately start once he returned, although he would then go unused in the match after. This continues a trend since Leeds rejoined the Premier League play, as the Welsh winger only started in six of his 19 appearances last season as well. That said, in his time on the field this season, he has yet to truly impress, leaving him as a lower option in most formats unless he starts to see consistent starting time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting in return James (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact James earns his first Premier League start of the season after completing a second consecutive week of full training following a back injury. The winger was considered for Sunday's match against Sunderland but missed out with others performing well in his position. He now gets an opportunity to expand on his 52 minutes across three substitute appearances this campaign. His workload could still be managed as he rebuilds match sharpness.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Available but lacking sharpness James (back) is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth after returning to full training, although he still needs to regain match sharpness, according to...

Impact James has returned to full fitness after dealing with a back injury and is now in his second consecutive week of regular team training. The winger was available for Sunday's clash against Sunderland but appears to have been left out for tactical reasons, with other players performing well in his position. He has played just 52 minutes across three Premier League appearances this season, all off the bench, and will need to regain sharpness to earn more playing time.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined with back injury James (back) has been left out of the squad for Sunday's Premier League clash against Sunderland despite making progress in his recovery from injury.

Impact James remains sidelined for Sunday's encounter against Sunderland despite having recently returned to team training. The Welsh winger had missed Leeds' previous matches against Arsenal and Manchester United due to a back injury, and his absence Sunday extends his spell on the sidelines. He has played just 52 minutes across three Premier League appearances this season, all as a substitute, limiting his involvement in Leeds' attacking rotation. His continued absence leaves the club without an additional option on the wings, although his recent progress in training suggests he could be nearing a return.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back in contention against Sunderland James is back in contention for Sunday's Premier League clash against Sunderland after making progress in his recovery from a back injury, according to coach Daniel Farke. "Dan Jam...

Impact James could make his return to competitive action Sunday after missing Leeds' recent encounters against Arsenal and Manchester United due to a back injury. The winger had resumed team training ahead of the Manchester United clash but was ultimately ruled out after failing to regain sufficient fitness. However, coach Farke's latest comments suggest that James has made further progress and could be included in the matchday squad against Sunderland. The Welsh international has played a limited role since the beginning of the 2026/27 campaign, accumulating just 52 minutes across three Premier League appearances, all off the bench. Given his lack of competitive action and recent fitness concerns, James is unlikely to immediately challenge for a starting role, although his potential return would provide Leeds with additional depth and pace on the wings.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined against Manchester United James (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United despite recently returning to training.

Impact James will miss another match after failing to recover sufficiently from the back injury that kept him out against Arsenal. The winger resumed training Thursday, raising hopes of a return against Manchester United, but he has not regained enough fitness to be included in the squad. James has played a limited role this season, totaling just 52 minutes across three Premier League appearances, all as a substitute. His continued absence leaves Leeds without an additional option on the wing, although it is unlikely to significantly affect the team's usual starting lineup.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness assessment James (back) returned to training Thursday after being sidelined for around 10 days, but his availability for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United remains uncert...

Impact James missed Leeds' previous match against Arsenal due to a back injury but has now taken an encouraging step toward returning to action. The winger has only recently resumed training, and his ability to handle increased intensity will be important in determining whether he can feature Sunday. James has played a limited role this season, recording just 52 minutes across three Premier League appearances, all as a substitute, meaning his potential absence would have little impact on Leeds' usual starting lineup.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with back injury James (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against Arsenal due to a back injury, according to coach Daniel Farke, per Leeds Live. "James is out with a back injury"

Impact James returned from international duty with Wales after featuring in the first three Nations League matches before remaining on the bench against Denmark in the final fixture. The winger is now dealing with a back injury that will keep him out against Arsenal, with no clear timeline for his return. James has played a limited role for Leeds this season, totaling just 52 minutes across three Premier League appearances, all off the bench. His absence is therefore unlikely to affect manager Daniel Farke's usual starting lineup.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Wales' Daniel James scores goal, tying up game against Norway

OCTOBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Plays 66 minutes in cup James came through his back and hamstring scare to start Wednesday's 6-3 EFL Cup defeat at Chelsea, playing 66 minutes before being withdrawn.

Impact James came through the fitness concern over his back and hamstring sufficiently to start Wednesday's EFL Cup clash against Chelsea after Daniel Farke had said he needed to come through the next two sessions. His night ended after 66 minutes with his team trailing 4-2, and he also conceded a penalty during the match, but his ability to start suggests the earlier fitness concern was not enough to prevent him from featuring. James has played just 22 minutes in league play this season and remains primarily a depth option, making his continued availability useful for adding depth to the squad.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Small question mark, cautiously optimistic James has a small question mark over his back and hamstring, ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup clash against Chelsea, according to coach Daniel Farke. "A little question mark over Danie...

Impact James was active off the bench in the recent draw with Brentford, generating four shots without placing any on target across 22 minutes of action, and now pushes for a bigger role as Leeds' fixture schedule intensifies. His status for the Chelsea match will depend on how he responds in the coming training sessions.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in draw James generated four shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Brentford.

Impact James came on in the 68th minute and was immediately active, meeting a half-cleared ball on the edge of the penalty area before combining with Lukas Nmecha on a clever one-two that sent him charging deep into Brentford territory, lifting the ball narrowly wide of Caoimhin Kelleher's far post with a deft chip. He registered four shots from 22 minutes of action without placing any on target. James now has four shots in one Premier League substitute appearance this season and will push for a starting role as Leeds' fixture schedule intensifies.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in Sunday's win James had two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Brighton.

Impact James made his second consecutive start Sunday, once again occupying the right side of the midfield. He managed two shots and four crosses on the attack, though he didn't record a shot on target, chance created or an accurate cross. He was subbed off in the 60th minute for Wilfried Gnonto.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench James (groin) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact James had returned to the team sheet Wednesday after he was involved in training this week, with the attacker fit enough to earn a bench role. This ends his three-match slide due to the groin injury, a boost to depth for the team. With a minimal four starts in 15 appearances this season, he is likely to remain in a bench role.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team, could be back James (groin) returned to team training this week and could be in contention for Wednesday's clash against Bournemouth, according to coach Daniel Farke. "Dan James back in team tra...

Impact James had been absent from training for several weeks with a groin issue, missing Leeds' last three fixtures across all competitions in the process, making his return to the training pitch a welcome development. The winger has not started a Premier League match since Nov. 29, so his immediate role upon return figures to be off the bench rather than straight into the starting lineup, but having him available again gives manager Farke an extra attacking option as Leeds United push through the final stretch of their campaign.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Thursday James (groin) hasn't participated in training this week and might not be available for Saturday's game against Wolverhampton, according to manager Daniel Farke. "For the other play...

Impact James has missed Leeds' last two games, and since he's yet to return to training, his chances of being an option for the weekend clash against Wolverhampton are minimal. That said, Farke left the door open for a return in case he appears in training Friday, but that's looking very unlikely. James wouldn't have a lot of fantasy appeal even if he's cleared to return, as he hasn't started a Premier League match since Nov. 29, 2025.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers 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 adduct...

Impact 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.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wales vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | FIFA World Cup™ UEFA Qualifiers Highlights ⚽️ FOX Soccer

MARCH 26 • FOX SPORTS

Daniel James rips a shot from outside the box for a goal, giving Wales 1-0 lead over Bosnia and Herzegovina

MARCH 26 • FOX SPORTS

Seven crosses in seven minutes James registered seven crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Brentford.

Impact 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.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench role James (back) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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 Jam...

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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...

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench James (hamstring) is on the bench for Friday's game against Nottingham Forest.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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, v...

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Wales' Daniel James scores goal, tying up game against Norway

Wales vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | FIFA World Cup™ UEFA Qualifiers Highlights ⚽️ FOX Soccer

Daniel James rips a shot from outside the box for a goal, giving Wales 1-0 lead over Bosnia and Herzegovina