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title: "Leeds: Patrick Bamford set to undergo groin surgery"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-12-05T16:50:31Z"
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# Leeds: Patrick Bamford set to undergo groin surgery

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) striker Patrick Bamford is set to have minor surgery on a groin issue which has hampered him of late, according to [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3966932/2022/12/04/leeds-patrick-bamford-injury/) journalist Phil Hay.**

### The Lowdown: Bamford’s injuries continue

The 29-year-old thrived upon the Whites’ [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) return in the 2020/21 season, [scoring 17 goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109670/History/Patrick-Bamford) in the top flight and winning a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.

Since then, however, Bamford has had a torrid time of things, with injuries [continually holding him back](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/verletzungen/spieler/183334), and he has only started [four league games](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109670/Show/Patrick-Bamford) so far this season.

A fresh update suggests that another spell on the sidelines is coming the Englishman’s way.

### The Latest: Bamford to have surgery

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1599364494161219584?s=20&t=rp5tWwWGIpP8HBwitaXHyg) in sharing a corresponding report for [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3966932/2022/12/04/leeds-patrick-bamford-injury/), Hay confirmed that Bamford would undergo surgery in Munich on his current groin problem.

The reporter tweeted:

> “Patrick Bamford misses Leeds United’s training camp in Spain to undergo minor groin surgery.”

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### The Verdict: Big long-term worry

Bamford has been such a vital player for Leeds, even being hailed as “[exceptional](https://metro.co.uk/2021/04/17/jurgen-klopp-reserves-special-praise-for-exceptional-patrick-bamford-ahead-of-liverpools-clash-against-leeds-14426018/)” by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, such was his brilliance in leading the line.

However, there may now be genuine question marks over his long-term future at Elland Road, due to both his inability to stay fit for a prolonged period and a feeling that his very best days could already be behind him.

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It is vital that Leeds look to bring in a new striker in the January transfer window in order to add squad depth, but if Bamford’s woes persist until the summer, it could be time to look beyond the 29-year-old, no matter how brilliant he has been for the club.