Kevin Nolan has said on BBC Radio 5 Live that Leeds United head coach Sam Allardyce could revive Patrick Bamford and Wilfried Gnonto.
The former West Ham United midfielder has noted how Leeds duo Bamford and Gnonto have not been at their best in recent weeks.
While England international striker Bamford has not been firing in on all cylinders, Italy international forward Gnonto did not always start under then head coach Javi Gracia.
Bamford has made 15 starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Premier League for Leeds this season.
The Leeds no. 9 has scored four goals and given two assists in those games.
Gnonto has made 13 starts and seven substitute appearances in the Premier League for the West Yorkshire club this campaign.
The 19-year-old has scored two goals and given four assists in those games.
Kevin Nolan on Leeds United duo Patrick Bamford and Wilfried Gnonto under Sam Allardyce
Nolan said: “When Sam looked at it, he has gone, ‘Patrick Bamford, scored a hatful of goals last season. Been in and out of the team, but he can score you a goal’.
“Gnonto. I have seen a piece he had done on him a couple of weeks ago, saying, ‘Why isn’t he is in the team? He will get you up’.
“These lads who have not been featuring, he will bring them back to life.”
Important players
In our view, Patrick Bamford and Wilfried Gnonto will play a big role for Leeds United in the final weeks of the season.
Bamford is a very good goalscorer, while Gnonto has been one of the better young players in the Premier League.
Allardyce knows how to get the best out of his players immediately, and we believe that the former Newcastle United manager could get Bamford firing again.
Gnonto does well when he plays, and his pace and skills could be crucial for Leeds in the attacking third.
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