ITV Sport pundit and former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has hailed Patrick Bamford's comeback from injury as 'excellent' after the Leeds United striker's double against Cardiff City last night.
Bamford has struggled with repeated injuries which has kept him out for a majority of this Whites' campaign so far, but a successful surgery on his groin last month has seen him return with three goals in his last two matches.
A sublime finish over Bluebirds goalkeeper Ryan Allsop gave Jesse Marsch's side their fourth of the night, while a deft finish into the bottom-left-corner capped off an excellent night.
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Speaking on ITV's coverage of the match, Keane highlighted how composed the 29-year-old seems in front of goal despite missing a lot of the season.
"Of course you do, especially when you have injury problems. But when he came on, his finishes were excellent considering he's been out for a while.
"He's got that quality, he's got that laid-back attitude, just some beautiful finishes. Nice and clinical, nice and calm, relaxed, and that's a beautiful goal and his second one was great as well.
"That'll be a big lift for him, you see his smile, the reaction from his teammates. A big couple of goals for him, without a doubt."
Former Premier League striker Robert Earnshaw then chimed in, claiming that Bamford is having the best possible return after his injury.
"It's like, 'well ok, you played good against Aston Villa', yes the manager said you played well but now you have to deliver on goals and results.
"But your team then goes and wins 5-2, and you think, 'Ok, we've got goals in us. This has potential.' Patrick Bamford, brilliant for him. Every time you get injured, the best time for you when you come back is when you score goals."
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