Despite suffering a surprising 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth, Leeds winger Dan James received high praise for his standout performance at Fratton Park on Sunday 9 March.
James, who made his 30th Championship appearance of the season, has been a standout player for the Whites during their ongoing promotion push. Despite the loss, Leeds remain at the top of the table and have been in top form, with recent wins against top-four teams like Sunderland and Sheffield United.
The Wales international, who has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in the league this season, was at the center of controversy early in the match when he appeared to be fouled in the box. Despite this, referee Robert Jones did not award a penalty, leaving Leeds frustrated at halftime.
Speaking on ITV, pundit Ward praised James as a Premier League-caliber player in the Championship, highlighting his exceptional performance despite the defeat to Portsmouth.
Leeds had chances to take the lead in the second half, but failed to capitalize, allowing Portsmouth to secure the victory with a goal from Colby Bishop. Despite a triple substitution from manager Daniel Farke, Leeds could not overturn the deficit.
As Leeds prepare for their next match against Millwall, they must regroup and focus on replicating their performances against top teams, rather than dwelling on the loss to Portsmouth. The team must stay resilient in their pursuit of a Premier League spot next season.
