Paul Merson is worried about the prospect of Leeds United heading into the Premier League with a reliance on Patrick Bamford to score their goals and fears they could be relegated.
Bamford scored 16 goals in the Whites’ Championship triumph last season but still received some criticism.
Marcelo Bielsa showed huge faith in Bamford last season, but Merson believes Leeds need to sign another striker in order to perform well in the top-flight.
The former Arsenal midfielder was assessing Fulham and Leeds’ chances of survival, and he warned the Whites supporters, “to not expect a Sheffield United”.
The Blades surprised everyone with their strong performances in their first season back in the Premier League - where they finished in ninth place.
Merson said in his Daily Star column : “It’s Leeds I worry about if they don’t sign a striker. I don’t see how they survive. I don’t see Patrick Bamford scoring the goals Mitrovic will.
“I hope Leeds fans don’t think they will do a Sheffield United because I don’t see it. When you try to press like they do, top players will pop the ball around you.
“But Fulham won’t try to overplay. They know their strengths and they have players who have been up there before. They should be able to grind out results.
“If Leeds can get a top-quality forward, they might be okay. But that’s where Fulham have such an advantage.
“They don’t need another striker because they already have an absolute gem in Mitrovic.”
