Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford is a major doubt for QPR clash
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is grappling with a selection dilemma ahead of their crucial Championship fixture against QPR, as fresh injury woes plague the squad in the run-up to the season’s climax.
While injury setbacks have been relatively rare for The Whites this campaign, the timing couldn’t be worse as they aim for promotion.
Following a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Middlesbrough, Leeds currently occupy the coveted second spot in the table, a mere point ahead of Ipswich Town.
With promotion hanging in the balance, Leeds faces the imperative of securing maximum points against QPR to bolster their position, especially with Ipswich having two games in hand.
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The Hoops, under the stewardship of Marti Cifuentes, have undergone a remarkable resurgence and can solidify their Championship status with a win against Leeds. However, Farke will be pushing his side to secure victory to avoid the uncertainties of the play-offs.
Leeds United Injury Update.
Leeds’s plight is compounded by the absence of key players, with Pascal Struijk and Stuart Dallas ruled out for the rest of the season due to long-term injuries.
Additionally, Connor Roberts and Dan James are set to miss the QPR clash due to respective muscular and abdominal injuries, while Patrick Bamford is doubtful with a knee issue.
QPR injury update
QPR, although missing three first-team regulars, have shown resilience under Cifuentes, accumulating seven points in their last five outings.
As the Championship season draws to a close, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Leeds, who must outperform Ipswich in the final stretch to secure a Premier League return. With Ipswich facing a daunting schedule, Leeds will be looking to pile on the pressure and capitalize on any slip-ups to achieve their promotion ambitions.
