{"id":550281,"date":"2025-11-05T08:18:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/550281\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T08:18:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:18:14","slug":"dan-james-returns-as-daniel-farke-makes-two-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/550281\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan James returns as Daniel Farke makes two changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Leeds<\/p>\n

Credit: Imago<\/p>\n

\"Declan <\/p>\n

Wed 5 November 2025 7:10, UK <\/p>\n

Dan James could be set to return to Leeds United\u2019s starting lineup when they travel to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

James was one of Leeds\u2019 best players last season<\/a>, with nine goals and 12 assists in the Championship promotion-winning campaign.<\/p>\n

However, after starting the first three matches back in the Premier League<\/a>, James<\/a> has had injuries and been restricted to minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n

The Welsh international missed the clashes with Wolves and Tottenham and has featured for a total of 56 minutes in the last three matches.<\/p>\n

\"DanCredit: ImagoDaniel Farke could make two changes for Nottingham Forest vs Leeds<\/p>\n

Daniel Farke has a decision to make on a potential Anton Stach return<\/a>, as well as other key calls for the contest with Sean Dyche\u2019s side. <\/p>\n

Lucas Perri is expected to keep his place between the sticks, despite conceding three goals in the loss to Brighton.<\/p>\n

Farke might recall Pascal Struijk<\/a> into the backline to replace Jaka Bijol, who did not have his finest hour against the Seagulls. <\/p>\n

The rest of the backline is predicted to remain the same with Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon and Gabriel Gudmundsson keeping their places. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in midfield, Farke is expected to go with the same trio that started last time out, with Ethan Ampadu sitting deep and Ao Tanaka and Sean Longstaff in front of the Welshman. <\/p>\n

In attack, James might be handed a recall with Noah Okafor on the opposite flank, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin leading the line. <\/p>\n

\"LeedsLeeds predicted XI vs Nottingham ForestLeeds need \u2018sensational\u2019 James to return to top form<\/p>\n

The Whites need to improve on a dismal away record that has seen them pick up three points from a possible 15 on the road. <\/p>\n

To do that, they need James to return to his best form, and put the recent absence behind him once and for all.<\/p>\n

James was once described as \u201csensational\u201d by Graham Potter in his time at Swansea City [Sky Sports<\/a>], and Farke needs him to come up with the goods at the City Ground.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old is lethal in front of goal on his day and could also be key to unlocking Calvert-Lewin, who has struggled to put chances away so far. <\/p>\n

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