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Without a doubt, Marcelo Bielsa’s presence at Leeds United was not one more and was etched in the hearts of Leeds United fanssomething that was demonstrated during the visit to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City for date 28 of the Premier League.
Supporters who traveled to the city located in the Midland Main Line they remembered the manager who took them to the top flight of English football after 16 years on the rise. People made themselves felt with banners, flags and chants for Rosario.
“Maaarcelo Bieeelsa, Maaarcelo Bieeelsa”the fans of the visiting team sang over and over again in the 22nd minute, which in the Argentine pool is linked to Locoprecisely the nickname of the technical director.
The former Argentina and Chile coach was fired last week after a losing streak of five losses and a draw in his last six appearances. The leadership of the English club opted for Jesse Marsch, an American who comes from commanding Leipzig in Germany, to replace him.
“Marcelo, more than a man. Thanks for everything. We will never forget. The best”, brandished one of the banners that were present in the stands of the stadium. During his time in British territory, he directed a total of 170 matches, in which he won 81 duels, drew 30 and lost 59. “Thanks for the memories” and “Long live Bielsa”were other of the flags that were exhibited in the stalls.
Although Leeds United was the protagonist for much of the match, the American’s debut was not as expected and his team fell 1-0 due to a goal from midfielder Harvey Barnes. In this way, they accumulate six games in a row without knowing victory.
The Whites, which in January were eliminated from the FA Cup at the hands of West Ham United and were also left out of the League Cup (lost to Arsenal), have 23 units and are on the verge of falling into the relegation zone, only two points above Burnley, the last team to lose the category (although they have two games less). The other clubs in the red zone are Watford (19) and Norwich City (17).
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