Leeds striker Patrick Bamford
An injury expert has been left wowed by what he has now heard from Leeds United before they play Manchester City at home in the Premier League.
The Lowdown: Bamford return close
Speaking in his pre-game press conference ahead of the match, Jesse Marsch has revealed that Patrick Bamford is expected to be ‘on the pitch next week‘, after seeing his return from injury cut short back in March.
He also said that the striker has been using an anti-gravity treadmill at Thorp Arch, in order to hurry his rehabilitation.
The Latest: Dinnery reacts
Speaking to Football Insider, Ben Dinnery, renowned injury expert who runs the Premier Injuries site and has a background in both medicine and data analysis, was left wowed by Bamford’s use of the anti-gravity treadmill, claiming that it is a ‘phenomenal’ piece of equipment:
“The anti-gravity treadmill can reduce your body weight by up to 100 per cent.
“That allows players to maintain their fitness without compromising the body’s biomechanics.
“You can effectively train and run more or less pain-free. Then you transition to increased body weight and eventually onto the field.
“It makes the process a lot quicker. They are a really phenomenal bit of kit.
“The pressure has lifted on Bamford given that Leeds have all but secured their top-flight status.
“But he probably has something to prove to himself and will want to finish the season on a high.”
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The Verdict: Big boost
Of course, the fact that Bamford is seemingly speeding up his recovery is no doubt a big boost for Marsch and his team.
Before he first injured his ankle in September, he had scored one goal and made two assists already in the top flight, and scored again on his first return from injury in the 2-2 draw at home to Brentford in December (Transfermarkt).
He has not been able to put a consistent run of games together, but when he has played, more often than not he has contributed.
Nonetheless, with the Whites still fighting off relegation, Bamford could be crucial for the run-in.
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