Leeds winger popped up to score at weekend.
Leeds United winger Jack Harrison is emerging as the big winner from the club’s failed January pursuit of Swansea’s Dan James.
James made it to Leeds for a medical before Swansea pulled the plug on a deal, The Telegraph reported.
Both James and Harrison play on the left wing and the Manchester City loanee has retained his place in the side.
Harrison is a favourite of Marcelo Bielsa’s, even though he has tested the manager’s patience at times, and supporters.
He scored the winner at the weekend against Sheffield Wednesday, a crucial goal for the club’s promotion ambitions.
He was fortunate to be starting, after poor performances leading up to the clash with the Owls.
Harrison had been substituted at half-time away to Birmingham City after making only 19 touches.
Against Preston in midweek he completed only one of seven crosses and was taken off after 77 minutes.
Marcelo Bielsa kept faith, and it paid off.
If Leeds had been successful in their pursuit of Dan James, Harrison would not have got so many chances, not as a starter.
Despite his inconsistency, Harrison is rising to the challenge and bouncing back from setbacks, showing mental strength in addition to his ability.
Whether he stays at Leeds into next season or not, this campaign is going to be crucial to his development as a footballer.
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