Andy Hinchcliffe noticed Patrick Bamford screaming at his Leeds United teammates to pass him to ball against Liverpool last night, as per his comments to Sky Sports.
Bamford kept making runs in behind the Leeds defence, but he was consistently ignored.
In the 73rd minute, Bamford snapped when he appeared to be through on goal, but Leeds’ defence opted against knocking a long-ball over the top.
He turned and visibly remonstrated with his teammates to utilise him more often.
And Hinchcliffe said: “Patrick Bamford is going absolutely crackers here.
“He’s made a couple of really intelligent runs, dropping in deep and spinning behind Fabinho, not once but twice – but his teammates just haven’t seen the forward run. It’s so frustrating as a striker when you’re trying your best but nobody is helping you out.”
Bamford’s frustrations may have been building as he has now failed to score in Leeds’ last three matches.
He could hardly have come closer last night either, as the 27-year-old hit the bar when through on goal.
Bamford and Leeds did eventually make a breakthrough and claim a point in a 1-1 draw, as Diego Llorente headed home from a corner.
Leeds have maintained their position in 10th in the Premier League table as a result of the draw.
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