Pundit predicts Elland Road will be ‘rocking’ after ‘unbelievable’ Leeds development
Leeds have been handed an “unbelievable boost” with Patrick Bamford and Luke Ayling available for the visit of Brentford.
That’s according to former Leeds stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about a crucial development for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
As confirmed at Marcelo Bielsa’s press conference on Friday (3 December), Bamford and Ayling are in contention to play against the Bees (5 December).
Bamford has missed Leeds’ last nine league games with an ankle injury.
Ayling has missed the same number of games with a knee injury sustained against Newcastle on 17 September.
Kenny claims Elland Road will be “rocking” if either player makes it onto the pitch.
“Well with Bamford, we kept thinking he was on the verge of coming back,” Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“We never got any answers as to why things were delayed so there were some senior concerns there for me.
“It’s obvious, but having your best players available is important. They can’t afford injuries.
“The form has really suffered and we’ve seen players like Raphinha and Rodrigo missing in recent weeks as well.
“Ayling adds such a steel to that defence, him coming back will settle everyone down.
“Listen, it’s an unbelievable boost and Elland Road will be rocking if they get on.”
Leeds are looking for their second win in a week after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 on Tuesday (30 November).
Raphinha bagged a last-gasp penalty to secure the points.
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