Kalvin Phillips & Patrick Bamford amongst Leeds stars to send messages to departed Marcelo Bielsa
A number of Leeds United stars have taken to social media on Sunday, to respond to the news of Marcelo Bielsa’s dismissal.
The news which so many amongst the Leeds fanbase were so dreading over the course of the last week was of course finally forthcoming early this morning.
This came in the form of the news that beloved manager Marcelo Bielsa had been relieved of his duties at Elland Road, on the back of yet another alarming defeat at the hands of struggling Tottenham on Saturday:
Leeds United can confirm the club have parted company with head coach Marcelo Bielsa
— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 27, 2022
In turn, it should come as little surprise to hear that, on the back of their long-time boss’ exit being made official, a whole host of Leeds stars have since taken to social media, to send messages of gratitude and farewell to Bielsa.
Check out just some of the highlights from across Twitter below:
Thank you💙the man who changed everything for everyone💛 https://t.co/chjPBo8IF6
— Patrick Bamford (@Patrick_Bamford) February 27, 2022
Thank you Marcelo for everything you have done for me.
You saw in me what I didn’t even see in myself. You helped me grow as a player but most importantly as a person.
Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.
Gracias Marcelo
Vamos Leeds Carajo!!❤️ pic.twitter.com/efuWFv053T
— Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) February 27, 2022
You United a club, a city & a team going nowhere. I will be forever grateful for everything you and your staff did for me and my family. A club legend of our era. Gracias Marcelo 🤍 pic.twitter.com/wiacGcoxmh
— Liam Cooper (@LiamCooper__) February 27, 2022
Gracias Marcelo.
Glad I could work with you and learn from you. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/c8iD35QFbp— Robin Koch (@RobinKoch25) February 27, 2022
Thank you for everything Marcelo, in these past 4 years you’ve helped me grow into the player I am now. You have taught me so much and I will cherish that forever 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/8iqjNOYkcO
— Pascal Struijk (@StruijkPascal) February 27, 2022
Marsch incoming
Turning attentions back towards the road ahead at Leeds, one tactician in particular is of course viewed as the overwhelming favourite to replace Bielsa in the dugout at Elland Road.
The manager in question? Jesse Marsch.
As per a whole host of reliable sources, former RB Leipzig boss Marsch has been identified as the first-choice managerial target on the part of the brass in west Yorkshire, with his appointment, in turn, expected to be made official over the coming 48 hours.
Jesse Marsch’s set to be appointed as new Leeds United manager. Full agreement reached on verbal basis – final details to be sorted out in the coming hours. 🚨🇺🇸 #LUFC
Work permit among last issues to be resolved then Marsch will be announced as new Leeds head coach. #Leeds pic.twitter.com/qD9pAoiegy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 27, 2022
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