Key Leeds United duo back on training pitch after absences through injury

Two of Leeds United's key first teamers are back on the training pitch after their absences through injury.
By Lee Sobot
Published 23rd Nov 2021, 18:13 BST
Updated 23rd Nov 2021, 18:48 BST
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Footage posted on United's official social media pages shows England international striker Patrick Bamford and German international defender Robin Koch combining in a training drill with the ball.

Whites no 9 Bamford has not featured since injuring his ankle in the 1-1 draw at Newcastle United on Friday, September 17 whilst Koch has not been seen since the 5-1 defeat at Manchester United over the opening weekend of the season.

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The 25-year-old then travelled to the USA to undergo minor surgery to repair small damage to his pubis area.

Forth-bottom Leeds were without seven players for Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Tottenham, Bamford and Koch joined on the sidelines by Raphinha (illness), Rodrigo (minor foot issue), Luke Ayling (knee), Jamie Shackleton (leg) and Crysencio Summerville (unknown).

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SIGNIFICANT STEP: For Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford who is back on the training pitch. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.SIGNIFICANT STEP: For Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford who is back on the training pitch. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.
SIGNIFICANT STEP: For Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford who is back on the training pitch. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.
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