Is Bielsa a Catholic?

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On 3 October 2011, Bielsa, a devout Roman Catholic, visited the Poor Clares of Guernica, Spain, alongside his wife. He wanted them to pray for his team, which they continued to do.

Why does Bielsa squat?

It seems somewhat strange, then, for Bielsa to ensure he's not sitting in a low dugout – but then to crouch down close enough to smell the grass.

Can Leeds manager speak English?

Marcelo Bielsa admits he should be able to speak English to his Leeds players by now. Bielsa still communicates with his Leeds squad through an interpreter despite being at Elland Road for nearly three years.

Is Marcelo Bielsa Spanish?

The 65-year-old Argentine, who was appointed head coach in June 2018, conducts his media interviews with a translator. Bielsa says it is hard enough to explain himself in Spanish, so he took the decision not to communicate in another language.

Why doesn't the Leeds United manager speak English?

“Because it's so difficult for me to talk in Spanish, to express my ideas simply and briefly, the decision I took not to do this in another language that wasn't mine.

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What is Bielsa ball?

What exactly is Bielsa ball? It's the style of play that Argentine manager Marcelo Bielsa has perfected and now uses at Leeds United. It's attacking football centered on keeping possession of the ball and moving they ball as quickly as possible to the player in the most advantageous position on the soccer field.

Who is the interpreter for Bielsa?

Leeds United analyst Andres Clavijo, better known to most as Marcelo Bielsa's translator, has said a fond farewell to the club.

Who is Andres Clavijo?

He became known as Bielsa's translator but first & foremost he's a football analyst with a real eye for talent. Back in 2014, he was tipping Kanté long before most of us heard of him.

Why does Leeds manager sit on a bucket?

Bielsa raised eyebrows when he first brought out a bucket to sit on at Elland Road, but the item has since gone on to be sold in the club shop and become part of his character. The manager believes sitting on the bucket gives him a better view than the Elland Road dugouts, which are sunken below the level of the pitch.

Can you buy a Bielsa bucket?

That's because the Championship high-flyers have started selling the 'Bielsa Bucket'. Often seen sat on the touchline, the Elland Road manager has been synonymous with the makeshift seat throughout his career and now supporters can have their own.

Why does Leeds coach sit on a bucket?

“He [Bielsa] walks the four miles from his home to the training ground," said Balague. “His intense walking during games and his moments of crouching down on what looks like a plastic bucket is his way of dealing with constant back pain that has not left him since his time as a player.”

Is Bielsa a Argentina?

Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera (American Spanish: [maɾˈselo alˈβeɾto ˈβjelsa], nicknamed El Loco Bielsa [ˈloko ˈβjelsa], meaning "The Crazy Bielsa"; born 21 July 1955) is an Argentine professional football manager who was most recently the head coach of Premier League club Leeds United.

What happened to Bielsa's interpreter?

A ndres Clavijo, who became a cult hero at Leeds United as Marcelo Bielsa's translator, has left the club. After two years as the Argentine's interpreter for media duties and team talks, alongside his role as first-team performance analyst, the Londoner has revealed his own exit following Bielsa's.

What is Bielsa's translator called?

Marcelo Bielsa's translator Andres Clavijo has sent a heartfelt message to Leeds United fans after leaving the club in the wake of the Argentine's sacking.

Why is Bielsa so famous?

Bielsa had an unspectacular career as a player, but is most famous for his managerial career, with his methods influencing many other high-profile coaches. Bielsa is nicknamed 'El Loco' (the crazy one) and is known for being enigmatic in his mannerisms.

Does Bielsa wife live in Leeds?

It's an odd story. Bielsa searched tirelessly until he found what he was looking for: an austere apartment over a shop, in the quiet commercial area of the village. His wife, Laura, spends some months with him during the year, as she splits her time between Leeds and Rosario, their family's hometown.

Has Leeds manager been sacked?

Marcelo Bielsa has been sacked by Leeds on the back of a 4-0 hammering by Tottenham at Elland Road on Saturday, with American coach Jesse Marsch expected to replace him.

Where is Marcelo Bielsa now?

Bielsa, 66, has returned to his native Argentina and has been linked with numerous roles since being sacked by Leeds. The Bolivia job has been touted, as has a return to Newell's Old Boys – where Bielsa is a club legend.

Where does Leeds manager live?

The 64-year-old, on a reported £6m-per-year, rents a small one-bedroom 'granny flat' in the area, just so he can live near Leeds' Thorp Arch training ground. Better still, wanting an easy commute, Bielsa often walks to work with a backpack containing all his notes.