PATRICK BAMFORD NEWS

Logs 62 minutes in XI Bamford took two shots (one on target) and sent in one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace.

Impact Bamford was in the starting XI after only logging about 22 minutes off the bench during Leeds' last time out. Notably, Luis Sinisterra was suspended for this contest after receiving two yellow cards last weekend against Aston Villa. During his 62 minutes on the pitch, Bamford showed decent form and demonstrated no setbacks before giving way to Crysencio Summerville. He should continue working his way back to the full 90 as the campaign moves along.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to start Bamford is ready to start Sunday against Crystal Palace, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "He's fitter and trained well this week. He's ready to go and there's a high likelihood...

Impact Bamford has appeared off the bench each of the last three matches, going 45 minutes in a Sept. 3 contest. While he probably isn't ready for a full 90, he is ready to start, though it's a tough spot against Palace. The other reason may be that Luis Sinisterra is suspended and Bamford's main competition for minutes is Joe Gelhardt.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bags hat trick with U21s Bamford scored a hat trick in 76 minutes of Friday's match with the U21s.

Impact Bamford should be completely healthy and fit enough to start following the international break. He's been brought along slowly, coming off the bench in the prior two matches and after two games were postponed, he got some minutes with the U21s. Now, the hope for Bamford is to stay healthy and find similar form to what he had two seasons ago.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Bamford (groin) wasn't available for the match day roster ahead of Sunday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Bamford didn't make the cut after he couldn't inspire much confidence in his recovery. While he's out, Dan James starts on the right wing and Rodrigo contributes from the tip of the attack.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt to face Chelsea Bamford (groin) is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact This is a better update than Bamford gave himself in a recent interview, but it doesn't look like the striker will be starting Sunday. In his place, Rodrigo will likely move up top with Daniel James returning to the starting XI. As for Bamford, it appears to be minor and even if he doesn't get minutes Sunday, he should be in play to start the following contest.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be fine Bamford is expected to be fine and should train this week, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "Bamford is not bad; he felt tightness in adductor. He felt [he wasn't] 100 per cent;...

Impact This is a good sign for Bamford, who felt something early in Saturday's match that forced him to play just 28 minutes. It's probably not something that will disappear after a couple days, but there's still a slight chance he'll be an option to start Sunday against Chelsea.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Southampton's comeback salvages 2-2 draw with Leeds

Southampton erased a two-goal deficit in the second half to salvage a 2-2 draw with Leeds in the Premier League

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forced off injured Bamford was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match with Southampton due to a leg injury.

Impact Bamford lasted just 28 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Daniel James. It's a concern for the forward and Leeds as Bamford missed the majority of last season with injury as well.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots Bamford took two on target shots during Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton.

Impact Bamford led the line for Leeds, but was held off the scoresheet during Saturday's match. The forward didn't cross or create a chance but his two shots were the second most on the team in the victory.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for new season Bamford has been training normally this summer after last season's injury issues, he recently revealed. "To be fair, it's fine - I'm able to train fully and do everything as normal...

Impact Bamford gave a couple interesting quotes about his foot and while he's apparently fine, it's clearly still bugging him if it's stiff in the morning. Plantar fasciitis is a nagging injury that could brew up at any moment, but for now, he's ready for the new season after posting just nine appearances last campaign.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses finale with COVID-19 Bamford wasn't an option for Sunday's finale after testing positive for COVID-19.

Impact Bamford was set to be an emergency option Sunday but COVID-19 prevented that from happening. It may have been for the best because he probably wasn't 100 percent and he'd appeared in just four matches since September. It was a lost season for Bamford, but fortunately for him, Leeds managed to get the win and stay in the Premier League. He'll need to rest his foot over the summer with hopes of returning to 2020/21 levels after compiling just two goals and two assists in nine appearances this past season.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option for finale Bamford (foot) is a late-fitness test for Sunday's finale against Brentford, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "Patrick has looked really good this week. We hope to make a decisio...

Impact It almost seems like destiny for Bamford to come on late and get the match-winning goal for Leeds, which keeps them in the Premier League. He's probably not ready to return, but there's no question he'll want to push through the issue to help his team, though he may only be able to go 10 or so minutes Sunday.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marsch hopeful for Bamford return as Leeds fights relegation

Leeds striker Patrick Bamford could return from injury to help the Premier League club fight relegation with two games left in the season

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubt against Brighton Bamford (foot) "is a little too early to tell" for Sunday's match against Brighton, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Bamford was supposed to train late this week and this update isn't overly positive, now with just a week to go in the season. Given that he has just four appearances since September, there's no reason to expect he'll be in the starting XI for the season finale unless he can get minutes against Brighton.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could join training this week Bamford (foot) will hopefully be in "team training by end of the week," according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Bamford has been training individually for close to a week and he's getting closer to working with his teammates. Featuring Sunday remains a doubt, but there's a chance he'll be able to come off the bench in the final two matches of the season to give Leeds a bit of a boost up front.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on training pitch Bamford (foot) "has been on the training pitch" and the team remains "cautiously optimistic," according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Bamford has been on the training pitch, but this isn't an overly positive update on the striker's status for Sunday's match. He'll likely need another week on the pitch before he has a chance for minutes and even then, he's not expected to move immediately back into the starting XI given his extended absence.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optimistic to play this season Bamford (foot) "will be on the pitch next week" and is hopeful to play again this season, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact At this point, it doesn't seem worth it to push Bamford to return, given his lack of pitch time this season. Leeds are five points above the drop and pushing Bamford doesn't seem like the best idea given that he hasn't been completely fit since September.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making good progress Bamford (foot) is making good progress, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "He's been running on the AlterG and should be on the training pitch next week."

Impact Bamford still isn't expected to play again this season, but there's a slight chance as long as his recovery goes to plan once he returns to the pitch. Plantar fasciitis is a tricky injury and you're never truly out of the woods in the first few weeks of recovery. At this point, there's no reason to rush him back, but if he's feeling well enough, he could make a couple appearances.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing six-week absence Bamford is expected to be out of action for at least six weeks after rupturing the plantar fascia in his foot, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Injuries have limited Bamford to a mere nine appearances (seven starts) this year in which he registered two goals on 20 shots (five on target), two assists and three crosses (two accurate). Based on the six-week timeline, it's possible that Bamford could return for one of the final two matches of the season, though he'll have to be on the short end of that recovery period.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with another injury Bamford was forced off in the 23rd minute of Friday's match against Wolves with an ankle issue.

Impact It's yet another injury for Bamford, who can't seem to stay on the pitch this season. The hope is that it's not a major injury, as he was receiving just his second start since September. Fortunately, the international break is ahead and he'll have some time to recover ahead of the needs match for Leeds.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in first half Bamford took two shots and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Norwich City.

Impact Bamford started his first Premier League game since September on Sunday, and he looked good for 45 minutes before being subbed out at halftime. His gradual re-integration into the squad after a major foot injury is going well so far, and he will need to be at full fitness soon to help his side out of the relegation fight.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 32 minutes in loss Bamford had one shot not on goal and one chance created in 32 minutes of Thursday's loss against Aston Villa.

Impact Bamford finally got some minutes Thursday, his most in a match since September. He's still working his way back to full fitness and while there's a chance he starts Sunday at Norwich, it's unlikely he's ready for a full 90. No matter, it's a great spot home against Norwich and Leeds will be hungry for points.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Bamford will play Thursday against Aston Villa after staying on the bench last match, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "He won't start but he'll be ready from the bench. We're ex...

Impact Unsurprisingly, Leeds are slowly working Bamford back into the squad and he should get minutes Thursday. He hasn't played since December and really hasn't seen significant time since September, so his return is going to be a work in progress and he may not even be ready to start Sunday against Norwich.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Patrick Bamford fits into the way Jesse Marsch wants to play Marsch chose not to gamble on Bamford against Leicester but he is far more likely to figure against Aston Villa and Norwich City

MARCH 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Available versus Leicester Bamford (foot) is a bench option for Saturday's game against Leicester.

Impact Bamford could make his return after sitting out the past three months due to plantar fasciitis. He has tallied two goals, two assists, 16 shots and three chances in five appearances before a pair of major injuries.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE