Leeds United confirm departure of head coach Marcelo Bielsa after defeat to Tottenham leaves them close to drop

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has left Leeds United after Saturday’s 4-0 defeat to Tottenham, the Yorkshire club confirmed on Sunday. Bielsa was the coach at Leeds since being appointed at Elland Road in 2018, and he was in charge when they finally returned to the Premier League after a lengthy absence.

Ad/> However the Argentine struggled to maintain the club’s form and their Premier League status is now in danger as they hover above the bottom three places. Leeds have 23 points after 26 games played, and both Everton and Burnley could leapfrog them if they win their games in hand.

Premier LeagueWhat does 'stewardship' mean for Chelsea and why is Abramovich attracting attention?AN HOUR AGO On Sunday morning, the club issued a statement on their website confirming his departure. “Leeds United can today confirm the club have parted company with head coach Marcelo Bielsa,” it read.

“The 66-year-old was in charge of the team for over three-and-a-half years, having taken the reins in June 2018. 'The club is praying for peace' Chelsea issue statement on Ukraine conflict What does 'stewardship' mean for Chelsea and why is Abramovich attracting attention? Abramovich hands over 'stewardship and care' of Chelsea to club's charitable foundation “He transformed the club’s fortunes on the pitch, which began with the 3-1 demolition of Stoke City at Elland Road two months later and he led Leeds to the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs in his first full season in charge.

“In his second campaign Bielsa succeeded where those before him had failed, guiding the club to the Sky Bet Championship title, winning the division by 10 points, and resulting in promotion back to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years. “On the club’s return to