Marcelo Bielsa
Bielsa delivers three word reaction about Leeds star’s availability against Aston Villa
Leeds United will take on Aston Villa in the Premier League clash on Saturday. Ahead of the match, Marcelo Bielsa has delivered the latest team news, and Leeds fans won’t be very happy with it. The Leeds boss has confirmed that both Kalvin Phillips and Rodrigo are unavailable once again through injuries. Also, doubts remain about Mateusz Klich’s fitness. The Polish midfielder was taken off in the last match against the Saints. Bielsa has claimed that Klich is doing well at the moment, but when asked whether the midfielder would be available for the weekend clash, he replied – “I don’t know.” Robin Koch due back in training the first week of March. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 25, 2021 Bielsa has suggested (as per Phil Hay) that the club is not taking any risks with Phillips w...
‘Stimulus for us’: Leeds man makes interesting claim about ‘great’ Villa player
Marcelo Bielsa has described Jack Grealish as a ‘great’ player ahead of Leeds United’s Premier League game against Aston Villa on Saturday. Grealish missed Villa’s defeat against Leicester City in the previous match. He is apparently suffering from a leg injury and is doubtful for this weekend. While it is a huge boost for Leeds if Grealish misses out, Bielsa has suggested that he would want his side to face the playmaker. The 25-year-old has been in outstanding form for Villa this season, and Dean Smith is confident that he can shake off his injury and play against Leeds. However, Bielsa being Bielsa, he feels that his players will perform even better if Grealish plays, hinting that his presence could motivate his players to play out of their skin. “On one side he is a great player, a pla...
‘I’d love someone like him’: Popular pundit suggests who he wants for Celtic job
Celtic are looking to appoint a new manager after Neil Lennon resigned from his role on Wednesday. Popular football pundit and talkSPORT presenter (also a massive Celtic fan), Alan Brazil has suggested that he wants to see Marcelo Bielsa to take the managerial role. Brazil, who came through the Hoops academy, has suggested that he will get the fans ‘buzzing’, and the fans will appreciate the ‘free-flowing’ football under him. Brazil told talkSPORT: “You know who I would love to come in? It’s not going to happen, for me it’s the Celtic way… Bielsa. “I’d love someone like him to come up there and get them buzzing, playing free-flowing football, chasing every ball and harrying, but that’s not going to happen.” SL View – Not going to happen This is just wishful thinking from Brazil as he...
Bielsa says two players won’t play on Friday + £30m summer transfer bid revealed
Leeds United will travel to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday in the Premier League. Marcelo Bielsa’s side will be looking to return to winning ways following their 4-2 defeat against Arsenal last Sunday. Ahead of the game, Bielsa has delivered the latest team news. The Argentine has confirmed that Mateusz Klich and Diego Llorente are available for the game. However, Kalvin Phillips and Rodrigo are unavailable. Ian Poveda is another player who has been missing through injury in recent matches. Bielsa has revealed that he is “recovering from his injury” but it could take some time to get back into first-team action. The return of Llorente is a huge boost for the club. The 27-year-old, who joined in the summer transfer window from Real Sociedad, has made just two a...
Predicted Leeds starting XI: Bielsa to make just one change; 21-year-old starts
Leeds United will travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in the Premier League clash on Sunday. The Whites are heading into this match on the back of a brilliant 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Monday night. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are in good form at the moment, having won three of their past four games in the Premier League. Bielsa revealed on Friday that midfielder Kalvin Phillips is doubtful for the game, while Pablo Hernandez has been ruled out. The likes of Rodrigo and Ian Poveda are also missing. Diego Llorente and Robin Koch are expected to be out on the sidelines for a while. Latest from Bielsa’s presser – Phillips is a doubt for the Arsenal game but no decision on him made yet. Hernandez out again. Llorente and Koch still missing. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) Februa...
Bielsa set for court appearance today – the story behind suing his former club
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa will appear in court today – virtually, via video conference – as he sues Lille for severance pay. The Argentine boss is seeking more than €19 million in damages and severance pay and could get a massive payout if he wins the court case against the Ligue 1 club. According to Get French Football, should the two clubs fail to reach a settlement, it would be the biggest employment case of all-time and the second-largest payout in French football history since Laurent Blanc walked away with €22m from Paris Saint-Germain. Bielsa will speak at the tribunal for 20 minutes, while the tribunal’s decision will not be known for three months. In fact, either of the parties is expected to go for a further hearing if the verdict does not go in their favour. Lille...
Bielsa confirms Leeds star out for Arsenal clash, one key player doubtful
Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed that midfielder Kalbin Phillips is a big doubt for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal. The Argentine has confirmed in the press conference today (via Phil Hay of the Athletic) that Pablo Hernandez is definitely out for the clash. The two summer signings – Diego Llorente and Robin Koch – are still absent. Latest from Bielsa’s presser – Phillips is a doubt for the Arsenal game but no decision on him made yet. Hernandez out again. Llorente and Koch still missing. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 12, 2021 Phillips picked up a knock in the 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace and was taken off in the 88th minute. Bielsa has confirmed that he is a doubt for the trip to the Emirates and that no decision has been taken on him as yet. The Argentine a...
‘There’s been an evolution’: Bielsa really impressed with two Leeds players
Marcelo Bielsa has showered praise on Leeds United duo – Patrick Bamford and Raphinha – ahead of the Whites’ trip to Arsenal on Sunday. In his press conference today, Bielsa has said that he is impressed with Bamford’s evolution and that the praise he is getting is fully ‘deserved’. He has urged the former Chelsea striker to maintain consistency for the rest of the season. Bamford earned a reputation for himself for being a very reliable team player, but doubts were raised over his conversion ability. Popular football pundits – Jamie Carragher and Darren Bent – have praised him heavily, suggesting he deserved a chance to play for England. The 27-year-old has been in brilliant form this season, managing 12 goals in the Premier League, and his strike against Crystal Palace was the 100th goal...
Leeds United coach: ‘No formula’ to stop Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa said Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is a player they must stop in Monday’s Premier League fixture, but there is “no formula” for them to neutralise him. Eze was a thorn in the flesh for the Whites when the teams battled at Selhurst Park back in November as he opened his Premier League goal account and provided an assist in their emphatic 4-1 win. The 22-year-old’s stunning free-kick won Crystal Palace’s Goal of the Month for November but narrowly missed out on the Premier League award to Super Eagles defender Ola Aina. Aside from the Nigerian playmaker, Bielsa is also wary of Wilfried Zaha’s threat, though the Ivorian forward won’t be available for the game due to a hamstring injury. “I’m trying to find an answer that would be worth it,” Bielsa was quo...
‘What worries me’: Bielsa suggests £22k-per-week Leeds player is sad
Marcelo Bielsa has said in the post-match press conference after a 2-1 win over Newcastle United that he is concerned with Diego Llorente after the Spaniard picked up yet another injury blow. The 27-year-old defender was forced off early on after he picked up a hamstring injury against the Magpies at St James’ Park in the Premier League clash on Tuesday. Bielsa commented after the match that he is worried about Llorente’s mental condition. “He has a similar problem to the one he had before. It’s a problem for him, for us, for all of us. In this moment, what worries me is Diego’s state of mind, given the succession of injuries he has had. It’s natural that he’s sad because of this now and we share that sadness,” he said, as quoted by Leeds Live. SL View The Spaniard – who joined in th...
‘Just toxic for the club’: Many Leeds fans react to what Bielsa has just said
Marcelo Bielsa has provided his full support to Leeds United goalkeeper Kiko Casilla despite his horrendous performance against Crawley Town on Sunday. Leeds lost 3-0 against Crawley in the FA Cup clash on Sunday. It was a shambolic performance from most of the Leeds players on the pitch, including Casilla. Illan Meslier is the club’s first-choice keeper and the young French stopper has conceded a lot of goals, still learning to adjust to the Premier League. There have been suggestions that Bielsa could try young Elia Caprile, but Bielsa has made it clear that Casilla retains his full trust. you get the feeling that Bielsa thinks Casilla served his punishment and should be allowed to move forward or put it behind him. Has a very high opinion of him, despite that. But in reality, sections o...
Report: Sources told The Athletic what the mood was around Leeds training ground yesterday
Leeds United suffered a shock 3-0 defeat last week against League Two underdogs Crawley Town in the FA Cup third round. It was a humiliating defeat for the Whites, and a rare occasion where Marcelo Bielsa got his tactics completely wrong. Phil Hay of The Athletic reveals that Leeds players often get the opposite reaction of what they expect of the manager under such situations. The Argentine is a charismatic personality, and he is adored by the Leeds fans. He often engages in criticism when the performance is good and can be equally empathetic after a bad result. Sources at the club told The Athletic that there was ‘a calm mood’ around the training ground on Monday, and it was a ‘morning free of serious recriminations’ after the FA Cup defeat. SL View – Uncharacteristic from Leeds&nbs...
