Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa confirmed in today’s press conference that the club had no fresh injury concerns going into this weekend’s tie with West Bromwich Albion.
Confirming that Patrick Bamford, Gaetano Berardi, Luke Ayling and on-loan Izzy Brown were the only players still ruled out as they continue their own rehabilitation, it’s very much a case of as we were for this clash.
Ahead of the presser though, striker Bamford took to social media to give his own little fitness update.
Getting stronger every day with @MADUP_Training as an integral part of my rehab 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/BntuZOI24A
— Patrick Bamford (@Patrick_Bamford) November 8, 2018
Whilst there’s no time frame yet for a proper return, other than the basic New Year comments, the 25-year-old is obviously edging nearer to a return now so hopefully he won’t be too far off. Fans reacting on social media certainly hope so.
Can't wait to see you back ????????
— ALL LEEDS (@LUFC_456) November 8, 2018
Sooner the better, going to feel like a new signing ????
— Lee (@SouthstandLee) November 8, 2018
Bamford and Brown. ???????????????? #lufc
— The Mighty Whites MOT (@cheltenham_ian) November 8, 2018
Keep going fella. We've not forgotten you; be great when you're back but make sure it's not rushed for the sake of it.
— Robert Hardy (@mightywrites) November 8, 2018
Can't wait to have you back in contention mate . Fingers crossed you stay healthy
— James (@jimmy_L_UFC) November 8, 2018
come on hurry up!! You'll eat up this league with the service you'll get in this team ????????
— Rob Wilkinson (@Robbydeux) November 8, 2018
The £7million signing hasn’t yet shown us what he’s capable of in our shirt, but plenty believe he’s going to be a massive player for us when he gets up and running properly.