Why does the Leeds manager not 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.

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.

Does Marcelo Bielsa understand English?

Marcelo Bielsa says his lack of English is one of his "big deficits", despite the language barrier proving no obstacle to his Leeds side in the Premier League. The 65-year-old Argentine, who was appointed head coach in June 2018, conducts his media interviews with a translator.

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.

Is Leeds manager Italian?

Andrea Radrizzani (born 10 September 1974) is an Italian businessman and the majority owner of Premier League football club Leeds United.

Marcelo Bielsa's unique post-match Leeds United interview!

Where is Bielsa translator from?

He's from London, he's a good guy. “He does the individual meetings for the translation as well and if you're walking in there he'll be like, 'You've got it today, he's on a mad one!

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.

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.

Is Bielsa Spanish?

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.

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 can't the Bielsa 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.

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.

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.

Has Bielsa ever won a trophy?

Bielsa has won six titles over the course of his managerial career, which stretches across 30 years. His title successes have been achieved on two continents (South America and Europe) and in two countries (Argentina and England).

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.

Is Bielsa the best manager in the world?

The respected Marcelo Bielsa is widely recognised as one of the world's most influential coaches. Pep Guardiola, just as widely considered the very best, and Mauricio Pochettino, another of the world's leading managers, have both previously described him as the "best coach in the world".

What is Marcelo Bielsa philosophy?

Spare-man philosophy

He switches between two and three central defenders on the pitch depending on how many strikers the opponent has on the pitch. Bielsa is an advocate of the spare-man philosophy in defence, meaning he always wants one centre-half free to sweep up and not be hindered by man-marking.

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.

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.”

Can I 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.

Is the Leeds manager autistic?

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has been criticised for his "autistic" behaviour. The Argentine has been in the spotlight in his first season in English football with Leeds in the hunt for promotion.

Where is Andres Clavijo from?

Andres Clavijo - London, England, United Kingdom | Professional Profile | LinkedIn.