Back injury confirmed by Falk, Daniel James will miss the match against Arsenal.

The 2026/27 Premier League season will see its sixth round of matches, with Leeds United traveling to the Emirates Stadium to face defending champions Arsenal. Daniel Falk has stated that Daniel James suffered a back injury during the previous international break and will therefore be unable to participate in this crucial match.

After a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in the last round of the Premier League, Leeds United are currently 5th in the standings with 9 points, and are unbeaten in their last 5 matches.

As for Arsenal, Arteta's team is in second place in the standings with 12 points.

Leeds United manager Daniel Falk said, "Joe Rodon is currently recovering according to plan and is making good progress. He has started individual training on the pitch, but it will be some time before he can return to training camp."

"Daniel James will miss the game against Arsenal due to a back injury. He returned from the national team with this back injury, so he will be unable to participate in this game."

Daniel Falk continued, "Matheo Bajoa also sprained his ankle when he returned from the national team, but his condition has improved a lot, and today was his first time training with us on the field. We still need to observe his physical response, but it seems that he has a chance to be fit for the game, at least his recovery has made progress."

"There's also good news about Harry Wilson. He suffered a muscle injury and returned to training a few days ago. We also need to monitor his physical response, but he has a chance to recover to a playable condition before this game."

In addition, when discussing goalkeeper James Trafford's performance for the England national team, Daniel Falk said, "I'm very happy for him that he's been involved in two games and won both. He's also had a very good start to the Premier League season, and his performance has been impressive."

“He fully deserves to be selected for the national team again, and I am happy to see him add two more national team appearances. I have always wanted to sign him, not just this summer, but I tried to bring him in before that. Because I have complete faith in his ability, he is excellent as a goalkeeper and as an individual player.”

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