AdminAn uneasy quiet has settled over the King Power Stadium in recent weeks, the absence of Jordan James leaving a void that Leicester City have struggled to fill.
To label the Welshman simply as a midfielder barely scratches the surface. He has been the driving force behind what little fluency the Foxes have shown this season, capable of surging forward as a goalscoring No.8 or dictating play further ahead.
At just 21, James has emerged as Leicester’s most influential figure during a campaign riddled with inconsistency.
There is a cruel edge to the club’s current situation. Even with the Rennes loanee in the side, performances have rarely convinced, yet without him, results have deteriorated alarmingly.
His influence is undeniable, but so too is Leicester’s dependence on a player they may not be able to retain.
Should relegation become reality, any hopes of securing James on a permanent deal would almost certainly disappear. For now, he remains sidelined, unable to provide the spark required in a defining period of the season.
Gary Rowett has offered a concerning update ahead of the visit of Swansea City, with both James and Aaron Ramsey struggling for fitness.
“Jordan James aggravated an injury problem during a fitness test last week and may now be a doubt to feature against Swansea this weekend, Leicester City manager Gary Rowett has said.”
“They weren’t really close,” Rowett said on James and fellow attacking midfielder Aaron Ramsey following the 1-1 draw at Hillsborough.
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