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title: "Leeds: Journalist bemoans Patrick Bamford injury latest"
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published: "2022-02-26T18:06:59Z"
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# Leeds: Journalist bemoans Patrick Bamford injury latest

**Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford’s latest injury is ‘really concerning’ for the Whites, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.**

### The Lowdown: Bamford’s injury woes

After playing a starring role for Leeds last season, the 28-year-old has experienced a hugely frustrating campaign this time around, with [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/verletzungen/spieler/183334) constantly keeping him sidelined.

Bamford has been limited to just [five Premier League starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109670/Show/Patrick-Bamford) all season and his last appearance came in early December before a swift layoff occurred again.

The striker’s current hamstring issue [won’t keep him out until the summer](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/bielsa-leeds-bamford-injury-phillips-23212125) but his return to the fold is still some way off, not ideal at a time when Marcelo Bielsa badly needs him.

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### The Latest: Journalist bemoans Bamford’s injury

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/87977022-elland-road-latest-news-patrick-bamfords-injury-situation-has-been-concerning-for-leeds), O’Rourke gave this take on the situation, admitting that Bamford’s ongoing absence has been a huge blow for Leeds.

He stated: “It’s really concerning for Leeds and Patrick Bamford and a real disappointment, because he had such a great season last year.”

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### The Verdict: Leeds badly missing Bamford

Bamford was such a vital player for Leeds in 2020/21, [scoring 17 league goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109670/History/Patrick-Bamford), and he has been an immense loss for his team in the current campaign, with Bielsa’s men losing their most productive focal point in attack.

With him around, a regular source of goals is all but guaranteed. He also [links up effectively](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/patrick-bamford-leeds-united-leicester-goal-dallas-bielsa-tactics-roberts-852129) with team-mates, dropping deep and creating space for wide men in behind, with [seven assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109670/History/Patrick-Bamford) last term, and he works extremely hard in pressing from the front.

Bamford’s long-term absence can’t be used as the sole reason for Leeds’ struggles this season, but it has clearly played a huge role in that respect, as have [extensive injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/ausfallzeiten/verein/399) to other key players such as Liam Cooper and Kalvin Phillips.

***In other news, Leeds have also suffered a double injury blow. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-injury-latest-cooper-phillips-return-dates-bielsa/).***