Leeds boss Bielsa: Signing James; keeping Summerville important

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11 Sep 2021 • 5:08 PM MYT
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Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa says Daniel James will make his debut against Liverpool.

Bielsa is still waiting to learn if Raphinha is banned under FIFA's five-day rule after Leeds refused to allow him to report for Brazil's recent World Cup qualifiers.

Bielsa said: “I think the decision to bring in James by the club was the correct one. He will be available this weekend."

James' arrival from Manchester United, two years after his proposed move to Elland Road from Swansea collapsed at the last minute, has left Leeds fans wondering how Bielsa will fit him into his starting XI.

Jack Harrison and Raphinha have been Bielsa's first-choice wingers and the Argentinian hinted that the trio may not all feature in his line-up at the same time.

“To begin with, they play in the same function, they're wide players who can play on the right or the left," Bielsa said.

“They're players who develop the game well out wide, which is not an easy task and throughout the season it's always necessary to have three or four players for one or two positions.

“To have added James and to have kept (Crysencio) Summerville gives us a good panorama of options."


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