REPORT: Leicester City Midfielder Matty James Set for Second Championship Loan Spell of the Season Following Barnsley Recall

Leicester City Midfielder Matty James Set for Coventry City Loan Following Barnsley Recall

Called Back From Barnsley but Straight Out to Championship Rivals Coventry

The 29-year-old midfielder joined the Foxes from Manchester United in 2012 and has made over 100 appearances for the club. But, his last appearance came last season when he played five minutes in a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.

James has spent the first half of the season on loan at Championship club Barnsley, a side he also spent time on loan at during the 2016/17 season.

The 29-year-old has made 15 appearances for the Tykes this season, taking his combined outings to 33 for the club.

Barnsley were hopeful of keeping hold of the midfielder but the Foxes have recalled him and sent him out to Championship rivals, Coventry City.

Barnsley Chief Executive Thankful for the Services of Matty James

Chief Executive Officer Dane Murphy said: “I cannot overstate the gratitude I have for all that Matty has done for the club in the first half of the season.

“His ability, character, and leadership have impacted the squad in a way that cannot be quantified. He will be missed at every level and I am happy that he has been able to prove he is still an elite player.

“This club has an excellent reputation of developing young talent and now some have an opportunity to prove themselves as we continue to push up the Sky Bet Championship table.

“Once again, I’d like to place on record my sincerest thanks to Matty and wish him all the best in the future.”

Injury Woes Have Hampered Career

The lack of game time at Leicester has been largely down to a series of injuries. James has struggled to regain full fitness since rupturing his ACL against Southampton in 2015.

Coventry will be hoping the worst of his injuries are behind him after he lead the Tykes to six wins from the last eight games that he was involved in.

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