Leeds United has been facing its worst nightmare as many of Leeds’ three starting players are injured, know the injury update and news of Patrick Bamford
At present, three starting teams players are unavailable for the upcoming game against West Ham on September 25, 2021.
It seems as if the Premier League has been cursed as several teams are facing injuries and suspensions. The latest team to get added to the list is Leeds United. In total, more than three players were unavailable for the Fulham Vs Leeds match where Leeds won 6-5 on penalties at the third round of the EFL Cup.
And now, as Leeds is set to face West Ham on September 25, 2021, three players have been confirmed as unavailable while the rest are doubtful to start.
Leeds United Injury News, List And Update Of Patrick Bamford And Diego Llorente
Diego Llorente (Centre-Back)
Spain’s Diego Llorente suffered an injury when Leeds faced Liverpool on September 12, 2021, where Liverpool won 3-0 against Leeds.
Injury Reason: The 28-year-old Spanish defender’s bad luck proceeded when he limped out due to a muscle sprain against Liverpool.
Return Date: Llorente announced on social media that his injury was “not that serious” and that he would be back very soon. At present, no specific date has been given for his return, as he did not play against Fulham and he will not be playing against West Ham this Saturday.
Robin Koch (Centre-Back)
Centre-back Robin Koch got injured on August 14, 2021, when Leeds faced Manchester United and lost 5-1 against them. The 25-year-old German has not returned yet.
Injury Reason: Koch got a pelvis injury during the Leeds Vs Manchester United game held on August 14, 2021.
Return Date: Just like Diego Llorente, the return date of Robin Koch is unclear as well. Manager Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed that Robin Koch will be unavailable at Saturday’s match against West Ham.
Patrick Bamford (Forward)
The most recent injury for Leeds is the 28-year-old forward Patrick Bamford. Bamford picked up an injury during the Leeds Vs Newcastle match on September 18, 2021, at St. James’ Park.
Injury Reason: The England player has a lower leg injury and will sit out for the first time this season. Bamford’s injury has put Leeds in a backseat who is ranked 17th at the moment on the Premier League table.
Return Date: The 28-year-old is probably going to return will not be playing against West Ham, but will most likely be able to against Watford at Elland Road on October 2, 2021.
Doubtful Players
Raphinha, Luke Ayling and Jack Harrison are all nursing injuries at the moment and are doubtful for the impending Premier League showdown.
Suspensions For Leeds United
Pascal Struijk (Centre-Back)
The Dutch centre-back served the first of his three-match suspension against Newcastle on September 18, 2021, following the red card against. Struijk was also suspended against Fulham and the match against West Ham will end the three-match suspension.
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