Leeds sack Marcelo Bielsa as manager after disastrous slump in form

Premier League club Leeds have fired manager Marcelo Bielsa following Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Tottenham.

The loss at Elland Road was their fourth defeat in five matches - a disastrous run in which they conceded 20 goals and slid towards the relegation zone.

The 66-year-old Argentinian believed he could turn things around after the Spurs loss, but the Leeds board disagreed.

Former RB Leipzig boss Jesse Marsch is favourite to replace Bielsa. The club say they hope to announce their new manager on Monday.

The club say they expect to announce their new manager by today. In a statement, the club said: “Leeds United can today confirm the club have parted company with head coach Marcelo Bielsa.

“The 66-year-old was in charge of the team for over three-and-a-half years, having taken the reins in June 2018.

“He transformed the club’s fortunes on the pitch, taking [us] back to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years.

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