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title: "Leeds United: Adam Pope confirms Bamford will miss West Ham"
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published: "2021-09-23T19:05:12Z"
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# Leeds United: Adam Pope confirms Bamford will miss West Ham

**Leeds United will definitely be without three key players for their home game with West Ham United on Saturday, including Patrick Bamford.**

### The Lowdown: Injuries galore

United look for their[first league win](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/spielplan/verein/399) of the season this weekend when they host David Moyes’ West Ham, and they go into the game with a whole list of first team players out.

Pascal Struijk is suspended and missed last Friday’s 1-1 draw at Newcastle United, whilst Jack Harrison also missed the clash due to a positive Covid-19 test.

Ahead of the weekend’s game, Bielsa has confirmed a further three players who are now out and will miss the game with the Hammers.

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### The Latest: At least three out

Journalist[Adam Pope](https://twitter.com/apopey/status/1441011509224747011) has confirmed from the manager’s press conference that Bamford ‘[will be missing](https://twitter.com/apopey/status/1441011509224747011)‘ Saturday’s game with West Ham, along with Robin Koch and Diego Llorente.

Last season’s[top goalscorer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/toptorschuetzensaison/verein/399) has only managed to score once this season, but has [started](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/toptorschuetzensaison/verein/399) in every top flight game so far for Bielsa’s side.

Harrison, Raphinha and Luke Ayling are all question marks ahead of the Hammers’ visit to Yorkshire.

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### The Verdict: Brutal blow

Bielsa’s style of play requires certain players and not having these available for a tough test against West Ham will be a worrying prospect for Bielsa and the Leeds fans.

The exclusion of Bamford, [who bagged 25 goal involvements in last year’s league campaign](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/leistungsdaten/spieler/183334), will be a massive miss for Leeds and the injury list will be scary viewing for those associated with the club.

Labelled ‘[exceptional and rare](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jurgen-klopp-leeds-patrick-bamford-23932335)‘ by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp in April, Bamford’s importance for Leeds is clear for everyone to see, with the 28-year-old scoring [44 goals in 116 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/183334) in total since moving from Middlesbrough.

With Rodrigo struggling for goals since his arrival from Valencia – he has managed[seven goals in all competitions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rodrigo/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/131505) – Leeds may need to rely on goals from the midfield in Saturday’s contest.

**In other news, this BBC pundit is stunned by this certain Leeds player’s performance. Find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-united-bbc-pundit-stunned-by-kalvin-phillips/)**