Marcelo Bielsa comments on Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford

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Patrick Bamford scored for Leeds United against Stoke City on Saturday.

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has told Leeds Live that Patrick Bamford scoring again today will boost his confidence.

Bamford scored for Leeds in their 3-0 win against Stoke City away from home at the Bet365 Stadium in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.

The former Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough striker found the target midway through the second half.

The 25-year-old has now scored four goals in five Championship matches for Leeds this season, and has also provided an assist, according to WhoScored.

Leeds head coach Bielsa believes that Bamford’s confidence will get a boost after he scored again today.

Bielsa told Leeds Live about Bamford: “It’s important for him. Today, he scored one chance of a top scorer. He will win more confidence and calm from these goals as the season progresses.”

Strong start

Bamford struggled with injuries last season, and the striker was able to make just 16 starts and seven substitute appearances in the Championship for Leeds, scoring nine goals and providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

The striker is fully fit now, and the Elland Road outfit are now seeing what he can do when he is in full flow.