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title: "Leeds: Patrick Bamford return date unknown"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-12-18T19:40:36Z"
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# Leeds: Patrick Bamford return date unknown

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) are unsure when [Patrick Bamford](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/patrick-bamford/) will return from his latest injury setback, [Adam Pope](https://twitter.com/apopey/status/1603876227625934852) has reported.**

### The Lowdown: Groin surgery

The 29-year-old has missed [31](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/verletzungen/spieler/183334) games since the beginning of the 2021/22 campaign due to ankle, hamstring and foot problems.

He now appears to have a groin issue and underwent [surgery](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-surgery-patrick-bamford-25676511) earlier this month, missing the club’s training camp in Spain as a result.

[Reports](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-surgery-patrick-bamford-25676511) stated that the procedure went well, and Bamford was expected to return to training before the New Year, although he [missed](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30730/live-updates-leeds-united-vs-real-sociedad) the 2-1 friendly win against Real Sociedad on Friday.

### The Latest: Pope’s update

Leeds assistant boss Rene Maric was on media duties following the win against the La Liga side. He answered a question regarding Bamford’s condition, admitting that he wasn’t sure when the striker will return.

Pope relayed the news via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/apopey/status/1603876227625934852) late on Friday night, stating: *“It’s not clear on how soon Bamford will be back, says Maric.”*

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### The Verdict: Striker desperately needed

Bamford hasn’t scored a competitive goal [in 2022](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/alletore/spieler/183334) and [can’t seem to remain fit](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/verletzungen/spieler/183334) for any consistent period of time, so it is vital that the club land a new centre-forward in the January transfer window.

Rodrigo has stepped up to the mark with [nine](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rodrigo/leistungsdaten/spieler/131505) goals in 13 [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) games, while youngster Joe Gelhardt is also capable of leading the line.

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However, you’d expect that Elland Road officials will be evaluating Bamford’s long-term future due to his injury problems, so all eyes may well be on recruiting a proven first-team forward over the coming weeks.