Leeds United dealt Patrick Bamford injury blow in Chelsea clash

LEEDS United lost top scorer Patrick Bamford to injury in the first half of Saturday's Premier League clash against Chelsea at Elland Road.
By Lee Sobot
Published 13th Mar 2021, 13:19 BST
Updated 13th Mar 2021, 13:24 BST
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Bamford became injured after jumping for a challenge with Chelsea s Antonio Rudiger in the 29th minute.

The striker was clearly struggling but attempted to play on before going down in the Whites box on the half hour mark.

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Chelsea eventually kicked the ball out to allow Bamford to receive treatment and the forward gingerly hobbled off the pitch before re-entering and attempting to play on.

BLOW: Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford receives treatment before going off a few minutes later against Chelsea. Photo by Bruce Rollinson.BLOW: Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford receives treatment before going off a few minutes later against Chelsea. Photo by Bruce Rollinson.
BLOW: Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford receives treatment before going off a few minutes later against Chelsea. Photo by Bruce Rollinson.

But the Whites no 9 was unable to move freely and went down again in the 35th minute before being replaced by Rodrigo from the bench.

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