Leeds United duo Patrick Bamford and Robin Koch have both been filmed back training out on the grass as they continue their recoveries from injury.
Bamford has been missing from Leeds’ nine matches in all competitions after sustaining an ankle injury during the 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in September.
The 28-year-old’s goals and link-up play has been a big miss for the Whites during his absence, with Rodrigo, Joe Gelhardt, Daniel James and Tyler Roberts all having been handed starts in that position while he has been out.
German international Koch has also been a long-term absentee for Marcelo Bielsa; he has not been seen in a matchday squad since the opening day defeat at Manchester United.
Here is how Leeds fans have been reacting to the update.
@StuDalgleish: “Excellent. Let’s get some points in the next three and have him back for Chelsea onwards. If Rapha and Rodrigo are ok for Saturday we can ease Bammy back in.”
@fc_pickering: “Great news to get these two back. Plus Luke Ayling and we will be firing again.”
@Grantgo591228696: “Finally some light at the end of the tunnel.”
@PhilCoulthard: “I’ve never been so happy to see Patrick Bamford back in training.”
@brookylufc93: “So good to see Bamford and Koch with a football at their feet.”
@jimmy_L_UFC: “Really good news to have Bamford and Koch back training, let’s hope we can pick up three points against Brighton, going to be a tough one but it’s almost like a must win.”
@StuFoo1986: “Never imagined I would feel this happy to see someone back from injury, but here we are. God, we miss Bamford!
@AllLeedsArentWe: “If we can get to the point where we have Bamford, Rodrigo and Gelhardt to rotate in games then I’ll be a lot more confident. Especially if Raphinha is fit too, as well as if Harrison and James keep their form going.”
@rowley_95: “Seeing Bamford back on that grass has made my evening.”
@Junderwood_19: “Little video of Bamford and Koch gives me hope.”
