Leeds teenager Dan James could be the beneficiary of an unexpected injuryDaniel James’ injury problems will allow Leeds United’s young talent to shine.
Leeds United progressed to the next round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Plymouth Argyle on Wednesday night.
Even though Daniel James wasn’t available to start.
James was a key first-team presence for the Whites until an injury against Norwich City cut his impressive season short.
He has appeared in 29 games so far, scoring 10 goals and 7 assists.
James even deserved recognition by being named Player of the Month for January despite being in the treatment room at Elland Road.
Daniel Farke is likely to face James again soon, but if Wales bounce back and continue to suffer injuries, the German manager could look to shore up West Yorkshire’s youth talent.
Like injured former Manchester United striker Conor Douglas, 18, who can play in both channels, could soon lock down the first-team squad. Douglas’ 2022/23 U18 kit is sure to catch the eye of those closely associated with Leeds.
He recorded 6 goals and 3 assists in a total of 15 games.After making the move to the U21s this season, Douglas has impressed even more at youth level, scoring an eye-catching brace for the All Whites in a 2-1 win over Man United U21s in August.
Douglas, who was described by journalist William Jackson as “impressive” on his U21 debut ahead of the game against the Red Devils, is yet to get a taste of men’s football despite appearing in eight Premier League Two games in this season. .
This lack of action among the senior generation may soon change.
Especially since Farke has shown he can turn things around by adding a player like Archie Gray to the starting line-up.
Douglas is making waves in Leeds’ current squad and James could stay there for a long time, despite not playing in his side’s last three games.
The amount of attacking talent Farke can call on at any one time is frightening, with the likes of Wilfried Gnonto and Jaydon Anthony available when first-team veterans need a rest.
But when Gray got his first opportunity this campaign, nobody expected him to make the same impact as the 17-year-old.
Now, despite being a teenager, Gray plays a key role in the first team.
This versatile gem has now made 32 appearances in all competitions despite only making it through the senior ranks this season.
Douglas takes some encouragement from Gray’s career and knows that if everything falls into place, his time will come soon.
In the longer term, the 18-year-old could break into the first-team scene if he moves away from Elland Road like Summerville or James.
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