Former Leeds United defender Dominic Matteo has said that if Leeds United can keep Patrick Bamford healthy for the rest of the season, they'll look like 'a different team'.
The 29-year-old has faced constant injury problems over the past few months and had to undergo surgery on his groin in December to try and fix problems that had arisen before the Whites' training camp in Spain.
But since his cameo return against Aston Villa where he netted with seven minutes left, and his brace against Cardiff in the F.A Cup, Bamford looks to be back to his best.
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After becoming something of a journeyman while at Chelsea with constant loan spells, it seems as though Bamford has found a home he's comfortable at in Elland Road.
"Pat just needed a couple of goals and we know what that brings: his confidence”, Matteo told LUTV after the Cardiff victory in midweek.
"The two goals that he scored were brilliantly taken goals and I think that was one thing that was missing from the team for me; we were slashing the ball at times.
"I think Pat with the goals he scored he was very precise, he knew what he was doing with his two finishes and he slotted them away lovely and again confidence for Pat is everything.
"Keep him fit and I tell you what, we are going to be a different team with him."
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