Daniel James
28-Year-Old
Leeds United
Premier
OUT
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 1/26/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
James is set to return to the Premier League with Leeds United after he scored 12 times and added nine assists last season in the Championship. It's encouraging production in the second tier, but James has previously shown an inability to produce near the same output in the Premier League. The winger has improved during his time with Leeds United and will get plenty of chances in the starting XI, but a loss of set pieces last season won't help in production. He might be most likely to hit 10 goal contributions for Leeds, but anything more than that would be surprising.
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.
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.
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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."
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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.
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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."
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On bench Saturday
James (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Burnley.
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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."
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Spurs could sign him
Tottenham are looking to sign James on loan for the entire 2022-23 season, according to soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
ANALYSIS
Several top sides have kept close tabs on the Wales international this summer, and all signs point toward James leaving Elland Road to play for a Champions League contender. The Spurs have been the most active side on his pursuit and should be treated as front-runners to land his services.
Several top sides have kept close tabs on the Wales international this summer, and all signs point toward James leaving Elland Road to play for a Champions League contender. The Spurs have been the most active side on his pursuit and should be treated as front-runners to land his services.