Leeds United injury news: Brand new Patrick Bamford update emerges
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford should be closing in on a return to first-team training, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.
The injury expert explains that his hamstring issue has kept him out for a while and it will take him a few games to get back to full fitness.
The 31-year-old last played for the Whites on New Year’s Day when his side played out a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers.
Daniel Farke unlikely to have a fully fit Patrick Bamford until end of April
Daniel Farke would ideally want his entire squad to choose from in the crucial weeks towards the end of the season.
However, one player who’s not expected to be at full fitness until the end of April is Bamford.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Dr Brar, a specialist in Physical Therapy and Sports Scientist, said about Bamford: “If he’s slated to be back in late March from his hamstring setback, then he should be returning to group training quite soon which will be one of the final phases of recovery.
“Difficult to put a timeline on return to full 90 but typically you want to see at least 2-3 bounce matches, particularly for longer term soft tissue injuries.
“So I’d say he won’t be back to full fitness until the end of April.“
Leeds United must cash in on Patrick Bamford this summer
Leeds must cash in on Bamford this summer, as his contract, expiring in 2026, marks this as the last window to secure a significant transfer fee before his value plummets.
Bamford’s fitness and form have been woeful in recent seasons, plagued by persistent injuries that have limited him to very few starts.
At 31, his physical decline is evident as noted by Dr Brar, and his inability to stay fit or recapture the 17-goal Premier League form of 2020-21 makes him a liability for a Leeds side expecting to be in the Premier League next season.
With younger, more reliable options like Mateo Joseph emerging, keeping Bamford risks tying up wages and squad space for minimal return.
Selling him this summer, while interest from lower-tier clubs might still linger, allows Leeds to reinvest in a striker better suited to Farke’s high-intensity system, aligning with their long-term ambitions.