Leeds United man Dan James impresses Bielsa
Leeds United man Dan James impressed Marcelo Bielsa with his display against Watford on Saturday in the Premier League.
The Welsh winger was selected from the start despite an indifferent beginning to his time at Elland Road and clearly impressed his manager, who believes he is getting better with each game.
James should have won his side a penalty in the first half when he was brought down in the box, and he was a livewire all afternoon.
Speaking in his post-match press conference [Daily Mail], Bielsa said: “Every time he plays, he plays better than the previous game.
“He shows the resources and qualities we know he has. He is going to make a special contribution to our team.”
Big praise from Bielsa.
This was an important performance from James because Jack Harrison was fully fit again, and it wouldn’t have been a surprise to see James on the bench.
However, he was handed another chance to impress from the start, and boy did he take it [Yorkshire Evening Post].
The 23-year-old was a constant threat all afternoon, and you would think he has done enough to start against Southampton after the international break.
The Whites desperately needed that win, and though they should have scored more, they can be pleased with their work heading into the international break.
This was an important game for James, who had struggled initially to get going, but Bielsa was clearly impressed, and that is great news for the winger.
Hopefully, we now see the best of James in a Leeds shirt.
In other Leeds United news, Garth Crooks has picked one Leeds man in his Team of the Week.