Leeds morning recap with Gabriel Agbonlahor, Marcelo Bielsa, Roy Hodgson and Joe Gelhardt dominate final headlines
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Gabriel Agbonlahor has been no stranger to winding up Leeds fans this season, and his latest comments are no exception
The former Aston Villa forward had previously questioned Marcelo Bielsa’s status as one of the game’s most influential tactical thinkers, a key influence on figures like Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino, but he was forced to eat his words after United’s 3-0 win at Villa Park
He has since raised another criticism, suggesting that the Argentine was ‘naive’ for the offensive tactics he deployed in the 4-1 loss to Leicester City
« When you say is it admirable that the way Leeds doesn’t change the style, I think it’s a little, sometimes it can be a little naive, you know, for managers not to want to change their styles because if you play against different teams you have to change your style, ”he told Football Insider
« Leicester showed what they’ve done at Manchester City, they sat behind the ball, counterattacked and it worked
« Leeds played their hands, and I think a lot of people predicted Leeds would lose to Leicester
« I think Bielsa went and played them that way, so maybe that’s something he’s still learning »
Between them, Roy Hodgson and Marcelo Bielsa have managed hundreds of matches across the world, but today’s Crystal Palace v Leeds game will be their first meeting on the sidelines
But the 73-year-old former England manager is well aware of his counterpart’s influence and achievements and seems to enjoy the prospect of pitting his minds against him in a tactical battle
Saturday’s game is the first meeting between Leeds and Palace since a 2-2 draw in the league in March 2013 It is the first Premier League meeting since the 1997-98 season
« Obviously Marcelo is a very successful man since arriving at Leeds and I think it was an inspired decision to take him on as manager because he brought them back to the Premier League, which so many people have tried and not been able to do it, « said Eagles boss
« Now, of course, he’s started off really well in the Premier League – his teams are playing exceptionally good games
« I never met him, unfortunately Of course I have always known him, but I can’t wait to meet him
« He is a person I have a lot of respect for and I am impressed with the type of football Leeds play »
Summer signing Joe Gelhardt produced another sensational one-on-one display for Mark Jackson’s Under-23s in yesterday’s 4-3 loss to Newcastle
Leeds United are a club that sits at the center of everything and with legendary manager Marcelo Bielsa at the helm, and the club are finally back in their place – more true than ever
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The 18-year-old forward, who was signed from besieged Wigan Athletic this summer, has yet to make a first-team appearance but continues to stand out in the youth setup
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