Jesse Marsch says Patrick Bamford will be 'ready' to feature as an impact substitute ahead of Leeds United's clash against Brentford at Elland Road.
Bamford has marked his return from injury with three goals in two games, including a brace in the Whites' 5-2 victory over Cardiff City in the FA Cup on Wednesday.
Marsch has opted with Rodrigo to lead the line, while Bamford and club record signing Georginio Rutter were named among the substitutes. The Leeds boss has refrained from risking Bamford following his injury problems, but insists he will be 'ready' when called upon from the bench.
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"A little bit [of temptation to start Bamford] but with Patrick I think right now we’re happy he’s in good form," Marsch told Sky Sports.
"The role of him coming off the bench is a good role to have and we don’t want to push him too much and risk him taking a step backwards. Patrick will be ready, that’s for sure."
Leeds have a host of attacking options, with Rutter's arrival from Hoffenheim coinciding with the return of Luis Sinisterra and Bamford from injury.
Rodrigo has already fired 12 goals across all competitions this season, while Wilfried Gnonto has been a sensational form of late, with two goals in the win over Cardiff.
Leeds will kick-off against Brentford sitting 16th in the Premier League table, out of the bottom three on goal difference, but know that a win would seem them move up to 14th place.
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