Plymouth Argyle vs Leeds United: Daniel Farke provides Bamford injury update and team news ahead of fixture
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United's boss is expected to provide an update on the status of Patrick Bamford and the injury which caused him to withdraw from the warm-up on Tuesday night prior to Leeds' 4-0 win over Swansea City.
The striker has been in excellent form since the turn of the year, playing a central role in the Whites' upturn and unbeaten run. Farke stated in midweek that it was unclear at that stage whether Bamford's issue was muscular or ligament-related, suggesting he would not be available this weekend given the 30-year-old's history in that department.
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Hide AdJamie Shackleton is expected to return to the travelling squad, however, after missing the Swansea game due to the birth of his child.
Farke will hope Leeds' third encounter with Argyle in a matter of weeks can deliver a different result inside 90 minutes, after drawing 1-1 in regulation time during the FA Cup Fourth Round - both in the original tie and replay, before going on to win 4-1 in extra time.
Follow all the live press conference updates here from 12pm.
Daniel Farke press conference LIVE
Farke on Shackleton
It's good that we have one more in our corner. He is of course a bit tired and a very happy man, good to have him back.
Farke on Bamford
Sadly not available for this upcoming game, some problems with his calf. We expect him to be out not too long. I don't expect he'll be back for the upcoming game against Leicester. It would be a nice positive surprise if he could. He's out for 10-12 days.
Pre-press conference listening
Catch the latest with Graham and Joe on the Inside Elland Road podcast.
Bamford status
Here's what Farke said on Bamford's condition after the Swansea game:
"We literally couldn’t say if it’s muscular or something with his ligament. I hope it’s not too bad because we desperately need him for the upcoming games.
“Lots of compliment to the team for staying mentally strong, especially Joel Piroe. 10-15 minutes before kick-off, it was clear that Patrick had some problems. It happened during the warm-up. He came in and said ‘no listen, I don’t feel ready.’
Welcome to Thorp Arch
Good morning, we're up at the training ground today before heading to Plymouth ahead of tomorrow's lunchtime kick-off in Devon.
First on the agenda: Daniel Farke's press conference.
Stay tuned for updates right here. 12pm we're expecting Farke.
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