Given that Rutter likes to drop deep and participate in build-up, Leeds would frequently be lacking a focal point that can occupy space and get behind defenses. Both players enjoy having the ball in their feet.
It didn’t really cause an issue at home matches, but it was a different story when traveling. In light of this, Patrick Bamford has been leading the line since the start of the New Year, while Piroe is on the bench and Rutter has moved up to number 10.
Rutter was questioned about playing with Bamford and switching positions during an interview with LUTV. Given that his movement “in the box” is the “best” among the team, he feels the 30-year-old is a huge asset to his game.
Rutter hails Bamford’s off the ball movement
“It’s different because Patrick has experience,” he stated. He is the greatest in the box since he moves so deftly and gives me a lot of assistance. That was evident to me when I first arrived here. Patrick is a talented striker; I am glad that he overcame some difficulties earlier and we can watch what he can accomplish in the games.
The £7 million acquisition from Middlesbrough in 2018 has had a great purple patch in front of goal, with four in five games since making his season debut on New Year’s Day.
Once again, he has emerged as one of the team’s most crucial players because, as Rutter noted, no one else on the team can move like him.
Bamford has only been allowed to make a few cameo appearances as a substitute throughout the earlier part of the season. His teammates weren’t used to the runs he was making, and he was hardly having an effect.
However, if he keeps scoring goals at this current pace, BBC commentator Leigh Bromby thinks he might be the one to propel Leeds to promotion.
