da doce： Marcelo Bielsa’s weaved his magic around Leeds United, who are looking towards promotion to the Premier League after 15 years!
da pinnacle： Once a formidable side in England’s top-flight, the Whites now have to climb back to the league where they ran riot in the 90s.
While Bielsa’s primary objective is to get them back into the pinnacle of English football, he surely wasn’t hired just to do that. In his illustrious career, the Argentine manager’s managed all over the world, but not in the Premier League. Knowing his competitive nature, he’ll relish the challenge of the most competitive league in the world.
The Whites are currently sitting two points behind league leaders Norwich City and after being deterred by the controversy of the “Spygate scandal” need to get back to winning ways with comfortable fixtures ahead. Bielsa’s attacking methods have worked wonders for Leeds, who’ve played some beautiful, crisp passing football to dazzle the Championship.
They might not have a squad to light up the Premier League yet, but the summer transfer window will be key to build one if they’re guaranteed promotion. Bielsa needs to sign many Premier League quality players to succeed in it and knowing his ability to elevate talents, his Leeds could be a breath of fresh air in the league.
The likes of Newcastle, Wolves, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Brighton have all thrived in the proverbial Promised Land after winning the second tier and, with a decent project already in place, there’s no reason Leeds can’t do the same.
The Whites have immersed themselves with the Argentine’s irresistible style, which can take the Premier League by surprise. Having created a compact, hungry unit, Biesla could lead Leeds back into regaining their place in the top half of the Premier League next season.