Pundit Kevin Campbell believes Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford could make the bench against Brentford, Football Insider report.
The Lowdown: Out of Leedsâ hands
Jesse Marschâs side are back in the bottom three heading into the final day after Burnley took a point from Aston Villa on Thursday, with survival out of their hands.
The Whites now need to better Burnleyâs result on Sunday to have any chance of survival, so will be banking on a favour from Newcastle United.
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Phil Hay stated earlier in the week that Bamford could return from a foot problem, however, he did add that there is every chance he wonât make it. The 28-year-old has made just seven starts all season and hasnât featured since March.
The Latest: Campbell reacts
Campbell, who contributes for Sky Sports, was talking to FI regarding Hay’s update on Bamford.
He described Sundayâs game as âhugeâ and believes the Whites may have to âriskâ Bamford by including him on the bench.
âYou have to take every risk you can at times.
âIf they can get him on the bench you throw him on. That is what you do.
âIt is needs must right now for Leeds. It is one game and a huge one at that. This is Premier League status.
âOne goal can change the whole clubâs trajectory and Bamford is their goalscorer.
âIf Leeds stay in the Premier League they have dodged a serious bullet. We will have to watch this space.â
The Verdict: Needed
Marsch has included 16-year-old Archie Gray on the bench in the last three games, so it would make sense to have Bamford on the bench on Sunday, even if he isnât fully fit.
It would more than likely give everyone a psychological boost knowing that the clubâs top scorer last season with 17 goals is back and potentially ready to come on, should Marschâs side need a goal.
Defeat would mean a return to the Championship and a possible exit for Bamford, who has been linked with Newcastle, so Leeds need to do everything they can and hope results go their way to avoid the drop.
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