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Patrick Bamford is yet to start a league match for Leeds United, having made five substitute appearances so far

Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford has been ruled out for four months with a knee injury.

The 25-year-old has scored once in seven appearances for Leeds since joining from Middlesbrough in August in a transfer worth up to £10m.

The former England Under-21 forward suffered the injury in an under-23s match against Bristol City on Friday.

"This is clearly disappointing news for Patrick and for everyone at Leeds," said external-link director of football Victor Orta.

"Patrick has settled in well, quickly becoming an important player for Marcelo Bielsa and a popular part of the group."

Bielsa's side, who are top of the Championship with 14 points from six games, visit Millwall on Saturday.