Leeds United hit with fresh injury blow during first half of vital West Ham clash

Leeds United were hit with a fresh injury blow during the first half at West Ham, as Patrick Bamford limped off on 33 minutes.

Sam Allardyce’s side had might a bright start in the must-win clash in east London and were rewarded with the opening goal when Rodrigo got on the end of a long Weston McKennie throw and fired home on 17 minutes.

That goal appeared to wake the hosts up and following a number of chances they levelled through Declan Rice just after the half hour. In the aftermath of that goal, Bamford received treatment for what looked to be a hamstring issue and was unable to continue.

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Italy international Wilfried Gnonto replace Bamford, as Leeds looked to restore their lead, knowing that a win would see them move out of the drop zone ahead of next Sunday’s final round of fixtures and leave their fate in their own hands.

Allardyce will likely give an update on Bamford’s situation in his post-match press conference.

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