Jordan James' Fitness Update: Leicester vs Preston

0:00It's April 1st, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Lester News today, local news powered by AI. Lester City midfielder Jordan James is still in the mix for Friday's home clash against Preston North End at 3 p.m. British summertime. The 21-year-old picked up in Achilles Tweet during Wales' World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia, Herzegovina, last Thursday, forcing him off in the second half. He skipped Tuesday's friendly against Northern Ireland and got back to Lester for treatment after landing awkwardly. Bos Gary Rowett downplayed the scare, saying it's nowhere near as bad as some feared. Lester sit just one point below safety in the championship with seven games left, making every player count, especially over the Easter. Double header, Rowett wants James firing for the run-in but won't risk him long term, though chat tomorrow morning to gauge his fitness. James insists he's good to go, which is a solid mindset. Rowett's balancing the immediate game with the next one, keeping hopes alive rather than riding him off.