Leeds’ Bielsa brings his whirlwind style to the Premier League
The Argentinian coach uses a brand of football designed not to let the opposition breathe, but risks exhausting his own players
08 September 2020 - 15:21
London — Leeds United are back in the Premier League for the first time in 16 years with a style of play under eccentric manager Marcelo Bielsa that is as far removed from their historic “Dirty Leeds” image as it can.
During a long and varied career, the 65-year-old Argentinian coach has deployed an exhilarating, whirlwind brand of football designed not to let the opposition breathe — although it risks leaving his own players exhausted before the end of the season...
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