Leeds striker Patrick Bamford receives medical treatment at Wolves
Leeds striker Patrick Bamford receives medical treatment at Wolves

Leeds striker Patrick Bamford set for absence of six weeks due to injury


Leeds striker Patrick Bamford could miss the remainder of the Premier League campaign following an injury sustained in the Whites' 3-2 win over Wolves.

The forward is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks due to a problem on the sole of his foot.

Bamford was withdrawn in the 23rd minute of the contest at Molineux - one Leeds won 3-2 having been 2-0 down on the hour mark.

He was a key figure for the Elland Road club as they finished 9th last season. However, Bamford has featured just nine times in 2021/22 due to hamstring and ankle issues.

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Leeds’ head of medicine and performance Rob Price said on the club's website: “(Bamford) has played with a plantar fascia injury for the last 12 months.

“Despite treatment and a prolonged period of rehabilitation, the injury has progressed from a partial tear to a full rupture.

“Injuries to the plantar fascia are notoriously difficult to manage, but all concerned are confident that he will make a full recovery from this injury in good time.

“What (Bamford) needs is a period of rest and rehabilitation to allow his body to fully recover.”


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