Leeds players pay tribute to ‘club legend’ Bielsa after sacking

Liam Cooper, Patrick Bamford and Kalvin Phillips have led the Leeds tributes to former manager Marcelo Bielsa on social media.

Bielsa, who won promotion to the Premier League with the West Yorkshire club in 2020, was dismissed by the club on Sunday after a dismal run of form.

He led Leeds to a ninth-place finish last season but has struggled – or been reluctant – to address teething defensive issues this campaign, with his side having conceded the most goals in the division. Saturday’s 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur leaves Leeds just two points above the relegation zone.

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Bielsa, though, will leave a lasting legacy at a club he transformed in almost every department. His impact on the careers of players such as Cooper, Bamford and Phillips cannot be overstated, and the trio were quick to express their gratitude after the announcement of the Argentine’s departure was made public.

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You United a club, a city & a team going nowhere. I will be forever grateful for everything you and your staff did for me and my family. A club legend of our era. Gracias Marcelo