Paul Robinson believes that while the return of Patrick Bamford would be a significant advantage for Leeds United in the Championship play-off final against Southampton, the team can still manage without him if necessary. Bamford, who suffered a knee injury during a match against Middlesbrough, is racing against time to be ready for the final on May 26th.
During his absence, Georginio Rutter and Joel Piroe have stepped up in his place, with mixed results according to Robinson. Despite acknowledging Bamford’s importance to the team, Robinson remains confident in Leeds’ ability to perform well in the final even without him.
With Leeds coming off a disappointing end to the season, including losses to QPR and Southampton, Robinson highlights the team’s need to regain their confidence. The win against Norwich in the playoff semi-finals was a step in the right direction, proving that Leeds has the quality and talent to compete even in Bamford’s absence.
While Daniel Farke will undoubtedly hope for Bamford’s return for the final, he knows that Leeds has coped well without him for most of the season. Bamford’s experience and leadership, gained from a previous promotion with Leeds, would certainly be valuable in the high-stakes final at Wembley Stadium.
