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title: "Leeds: Frank McAvennie bemoans Patrick Bamford’s ongoing injury woes"
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published: "2022-02-22T07:35:45Z"
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# Leeds: Frank McAvennie bemoans Patrick Bamford’s ongoing injury woes

**[Former Premier League striker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/frank-mcavennie/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/116148/wettbewerb/GB1) Frank McAvennie has bemoaned the latest injury setback for Leeds United marksman Patrick Bamford, describing it as a ‘travesty’.**

### The Lowdown: Bamford’s frustrating season

After starring for the Whites last season, Bamford has experienced a hugely frustrating 2021/22 campaign, with [multiple injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/verletzungen/spieler/183334) curtailing his progress.

The 28-year-old has been limited to just five Premier League starts this season, registering [two goals and two assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109670/Show/Patrick-Bamford), and his absence has likely played a key role in the team’s struggles throughout the campaign.

Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling [claimed](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/leeds-jeff-stelling-delivers-worrying-patrick-bamford-injury-update/) over the weekend that Bamford is set to be sidelined for even longer than first thought with a foot problem, with his return still no sign of coming.

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### The Latest: McAvennie bemoans Bamford injury news

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-pundit-i-know-there-is-bad-news-on-patrick-bamford-as-travesty-verdict-issued/), former West Ham striker McAvennie provided his thoughts on Bamford’s latest setback and expressed sympathy for the 28-year-old’s ongoing injury woes.

The Scotsman said: “I’m gutted for them, I know there is bad news on Bamford, which is a travesty, but hopefully Phillips isn’t too far away.”

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### The Verdict: Big reason for Leeds’ struggles

There are a number of reasons for Leeds’ disappointing season, from tactical issues to [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/sperrenundverletzungen/verein/399), but Bamford’s constant absence has arguably been the main reason behind their disimprovement from 2020/21.

The England international [scored 17 goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109670/History/Patrick-Bamford) in the league last season and [linked the attack superbly](https://motleedsnews.com/news/leeds-united-warned-of-neglectful-bamford-return-by-graham-smyth/), and all of a sudden that has been gone for much of the current campaign.

If Leeds can get Bamford back for the final few weeks of the season, it could have a major bearing on Marcelo Bielsa’s side staving off the threat of relegation, bringing out the best in those around him and strengthening the attack hugely.

***In other news, Leeds are reportedly keen on making a key summer addition. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/leeds-whites-keen-on-bringing-in-ruben-amorim-this-summer/).***