Leeds United have been handed a major injury boost ahead of their Premier League clash against Fulham on Friday night, with news that Patrick Bamford is likely to be fit.

The striker was forced off in Marcelo Bielsa's side's last game against Chelsea at Elland Road, and there no doubt would have been some serious concern about whether he would be fit to face the Cottagers.

Bamford has played an integral role in Leeds' impressive return to the Premier League this season, bagging 13 goals and providing a further six assists in the top-flight alone - in fact, he's played the full 90 minutes in all but six of the Whites' games this campaign in the league, and has started every single one.

Ahead of the game tonight, The Athletic's Phil Hay delivered a crucial update on Bamford's fitness, saying that the forward looks like he should be available, and that despite a knock to his hip, stands a "good chance of recovering".

The £16.2m-rated man has earned some rave reviews this season for his performances, not least from former Premier League ace Gabriel Agbonlahor, who lauded his display against Leicester just last month.

He said: "What’s surprised me is how good his finishing is. He’s never going to get that ball and dribble past players but what he does have is a great finish on him.

"He showed with his goal at the weekend how clinical he can be. His link-up play as well. Yes, I’ve been surprised but credit to him."

Bamford's availability for tonight will come as a major relief for Bielsa, and will have the Leeds boss absolutely buzzing that he can continue to rely upon on his main man up top.

Meanwhile, Leeds must start this "rock" tonight...