Leeds United have sacked their Head Coach Marcelo Bielsa
Gatekeepers News reports Leed United have relieved Biesla of his job as the club’s head coach, following a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
The 66-year-old joined Leeds in 2018 and led them back to the Premier League after a 16-year absence in 2020, as well as a ninth-place finish in the top flight in 2020/21.
Biesla, however, leaves the club with only two points above the relegation zone and on a run of five defeats from six games.
Leeds who have conceded 21 goals were thrashed 6-0 in midweek away at Liverpool, leaving them with a goal difference of -30.
Nevertheless, the Club while announcing his dismissal in a statement on Sunday, said Bielsa has “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 the top-flight, Leeds finished ninth, securing the highest points tally by a newly promoted side in the Premier League since the 2000/01 campaign.
“However, this season has proved to be difficult and the team has recorded just five Premier League wins.”
Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani also said, “This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club.”
Leeds United will aim to make an announcement on a new appointment tomorrow.
