Tag: Marcelo Bielsa
Bielsa confirms ‘experienced’ Douglas ‘will play’ against Wigan
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed the “experienced” Barry Douglas “will play” against Wigan Athletic on Sunday. Leeds travel to the DW Stadium to face the Latics over the…
Read more »Predicted Leeds United starting line-up vs Wigan
Updated:Leeds United will face Wigan Athletic away from home in their next Championship clash on Sunday. The Whites managed a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in their last match, and…
Read more »Juan Foyth’s latest display should convince Leeds to sign him on loan in January
Updated:Tottenham Hotspur defeated London rivals West Ham 3-1 on Wednesday night to set up a meeting with Arsenal in the EFL Cup quarterfinal clash. One player who particularly impressed during…
Read more »Bielsa reveals why Pearce was dropped against Forest
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa revealed why he opted against starting Tom Pearce against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, saying that Stuart Dallas had played to well at right-back previously to…
Read more »Bielsa says Phillips ‘played very well’ against Ipswich Town
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa was full of praise for Kalvin Phillips, saying the defensive-midfielder “played very well” against Ipswich Town in Wednesday night’s victory. The Whites picked up a…
Read more »Bielsa says ‘intelligent’ Hernandez was ‘very important’ against Ipswich
Updated:Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa says the “intelligent” Pablo Hernandez was “very important” against Ipswich Town on Wednesday night. Leeds picked up all three points at home to the Tractor…
Read more »Bielsa says Berardi has picked up a ‘muscular injury’ for Leeds
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa says Gaetano Berardi picked up a “muscular injury” in Wednesday’s win over Ipswich Town. The defender was brought down with a slide tackle in the…
Read more »Marcelo Bielsa concerned with Leeds United’s recent form
Updated:With Middlesbrough and Sheffield United both dropping points in midweek, Leeds United must seize the opportunity to level points with them when they face Ipswich Town at Elland Road on…
Read more »Bielsa ‘personally scouted’ Justin to strengthen Leeds squad
According to The Sun (h/t Daily Star), Marcelo Bielsa has ‘personally scouted’ Luton Town defender James Justin. The 19-year-old rose through the youth ranks to the Luton first-team in 2016…
Read more »Predicted Leeds United starting line-up vs Ipswich Town
Updated:Leeds United must get back to winning ways, and build the momentum once again in order to keep their promotion push going, after registering just one win in their last…
Read more »Bielsa says Hernandez was benched for Leeds due to a lack of match fitness
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa revealed that Pablo Hernandez was on the bench against Blackburn Rovers due to a lack of match fitness. The 33-year-old was introduced in the 70th…
Read more »Juan Foyth would be an excellent signing for Leeds United
Updated:According to reports from AS Argentina, Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is determined to land Tottenham defender Juan Foyth on loan in January. The 20-year-old is yet to make his Premier League…
Read more »Kepa Arrizabalaga credits Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa for shaping his career
Updated:Marcelo Bielsa is a great coach. He is not only a brilliant tactician but has shaped the careers of so many young players who have gone on to become established…
Read more »Leeds United midfielder Adam Forshaw admits his managerial ambition
Updated:Leeds United midfielder Adam Forshaw has expressed his desire to go into football management after his playing days are over. The 26-year-old has revealed that he has an analytical eye…
Read more »Dean Ashton predicts a tough month for Leeds United
Updated:Leeds United have dropped to third in the Championship table after 12 games. The intensity has dropped a bit in recent games, but the Whites fans will be happy with…
Read more »Adam Forshaw comments on Leeds United training and Marcelo Bielsa impact
Updated:Leeds United midfielder Adam Forshaw has admitted that he is training as hard as he can to impress Marcelo Bielsa. The 27-year-old joined the Whites for £4.5m on a four-and-a-half-year deal…
Read more »Mateusz Klich: Best start of a season at Leeds United
Updated:Leeds United have made a great start to their 2018-19 season under Marcelo Bielsa. One of the players who have played a key so far under the Argentine is Mateusz Klich….
Read more »Leeds United must keep hold of Kalvin Phillips amid Everton interest
Updated:According to reports from TeamTalk, Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been scouted by a host of Premier League clubs including Everton, Arsenal and Tottenham. The interest in the 22-year-old…
Read more »Tyler Roberts admits he is more comfortable playing as striker for Leeds United
Updated:Leeds United maintained their impressive start to the season in the Championship after beating Preston North End 3-0 on Tuesday night. Tyler Roberts scored twice for the Whites to earn…
Read more »Benjamin Mendy praises Marcelo Bielsa – Leeds fans react on Twitter
Updated:Leeds United won 3-0 against Preston North End at Elland Road in the Championship clash on Tuesday night. After the game, Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy appeared to have taken some interest…
Read more »Jack Harrison raves about Leeds United winger Pablo Hernandez
Updated:Jack Harrison has showered praise on Leeds United winger Pablo Hernandez. The 21-year-old joined Leeds in the summer transfer window from Manchester City on loan, and has done well so…
Read more »Marcelo Bielsa raves about Leeds defender Liam Cooper
Updated:Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has showered praise on defender Liam Cooper, highlighting his “generosity and humility” and drawing comparisons of such behaviour with Athletic Bilbao’s Oscar de Marcos. The 27-year-old…
Read more »Marcelo Bielsa comments on Leeds striker Tyler Roberts performance vs Millwall
Updated:Tyler Roberts, the January signing from West Brom, spearheaded the attack in Leeds United’s 1-1 draw against Millwall on Saturday. It was his first league start for the club, and…
Read more »Vurnon Anita set for Leeds United exit
The Yorkshire Post recently reported that Vurnon Anita could be one of the two players Leeds are hoping to ship out before Friday’s transfer deadline, the other one being the out…
Read more »Leeds eye move for Yasin Ben El-Mhanni
Updated:Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is keen to add one more player before Friday’s deadline. Clubs in EFL can still sign players on loan or move for the free agent,…
Read more »Marcelo Bielsa delivers Leeds United transfer update
While Marcelo Bielsa is looking forward to getting a positive result when Leeds United face Middlesbrough in the Championship clash on Friday, the Argentine remains tight-lipped on his transfer plans….
Read more »Confirmed line-ups: Leeds United vs Preston North End
Updated:Leeds United will face Championship rivals Preston North End in the Carabao Cup clash on Tuesday night at Elland Road. Marcelo Bielsa’s side has made a terrific start to their…
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