Newcastle United have received a boost in their bid to secure Premier League safety as Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford’s long-suffering injury woes continue.
A recent nine-game unbeaten run is why Eddie Howe’s men currently have a sizable cushion between themselves and the bottom three. However, supporters will not feel entirely comfortable until the Magpies’ top-flight status is mathematically confirmed. Leeds United - who are looking for their third-straight win against Southampton this weekend - confirmed that their star striker has faced another setback on his road to recovery.
Bamford has only made nine league appearances this season and hobbled off during the Whites’ dramatic 3-2 victory against Wolves 10 days ago. The England international missed large chunks of the season with ankle and hamstring injuries but has now ruptured his plantar fascia - the tissue which supports the arch of the foot.
