Patrick Bamford ruptured his plantar fascia in the 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, leaving him bereft on the bench after his enforced substitution during the first half. The 28-year-old has struggled with the problem located in the sole of his foot for 12 months, according to Leeds United's Head of Medicine and Performance, Rob Price. However, the issue has now developed into a full rupture as opposed to the partial tear Bamford had been managing.
As a result, he will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks, casting doubt on whether his 2021/22 campaign is all but over. Bamford is not expected to play any part in Leeds' next five matches, leaving only a handful of fixtures where he may be available. Youngster Sam Greenwood was Bamford's replacement at Molineux eleven days ago, thrust into the action by Jesse Marsch as soon as it became apparent Bamford could no longer carry on.
The 20-year-old has only made five appearances for the Whites, but remains one of the U23 squad's more reliable players. Typically deployed in a supporting forward role for the development side, Greenwood was sent on at centre-forward in Bamford's place - a more natural posting given his exploits at previous clubs and with England's youth international sides.
