Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says Daniel James will “probably” be available to face Stoke City on Easter Monday and could even be available against Oxford United on Good Friday.
The winger, 27, finished the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on April 8 with a hamstring injury and subsequently missed the 2-1 victory over Preston North End on Saturday.
Farke feels confident the Championship Player of the Season nominee will be involved against Stoke, but they are pushing to have the Wales international in the squad for the Kassam Stadium visit too.
However, midfielder Joe Rothwell has been ruled out of the weekend’s matches. Farke is hopeful the Bournemouth loanee will be fit for the final home game of the season against Bristol City on April 28.
“Joe Rothwell will definitely miss this weekend’s games,” said Farke. “We hope to have him available for the last home game against Bristol.
“With Daniel James, it looks slightly better. It’s fair to say, at this stage, we will probably have him available for the Monday game.
“If he is already able to play a part in the game on Good Friday at Oxford, (it’s a) late decision, so we have 24 more hours. It’s pretty likely he can be involved on Monday.
“Of course, we’re trying everything to make him available to travel with us to Oxford, but (it will be a) late decision. We will take the decision tomorrow (Thursday) after training.”
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