Leeds United
‘It’s been shame’: Shelvey claims what it’s like to play against Leeds, reveals what he told Rodrigo
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has thrown light on what it is like to play against Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United. The Whites have done incredibly well upon returning to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years under the management of Bielsa. The Yorkshire club have played an attacking brand of football and they have never parted ways with their style despite some heavy defeats on the road. Another trademark feature of Bielsa’s Leeds is that they cover a lot of distance and they press incredibly hard, almost squeezing the life out of the opponent. Whether it’s the first minute or the final minute, whether they are winning or losing, it’s been the same in almost every game. Shelvey recalls the match when Leeds visited St James’ Park in January. The Whites won 2-1 in that ...
Predicted Aston Villa XI v Leeds United: Smith to make two changes, 26-yr-old to start
Aston Villa travel to Leeds United in the Premier League this weekend and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways. They were beaten by Leicester City in their last outing and Dean Smith will demand a strong reaction from his players. Villa are currently going through an injury crisis and will be without key players Matty Cash and Jack Grealish. Kortney Hause is also sidelined with an injury, while Wesley is still working his way up to match fitness. Smith: “Matty Cash is back on the training pitches running, we’ll be guided by the medical department on when he joins in with us. “Kortney Hause is due to be back on the grass next week, and Wesley should be back in full contact training in the next week or two.”#LEEAVL pic.twitter.com/r1nKACnfZV — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February ...
Bielsa delivers three word reaction about Leeds star’s availability against Aston Villa
Leeds United will take on Aston Villa in the Premier League clash on Saturday. Ahead of the match, Marcelo Bielsa has delivered the latest team news, and Leeds fans won’t be very happy with it. The Leeds boss has confirmed that both Kalvin Phillips and Rodrigo are unavailable once again through injuries. Also, doubts remain about Mateusz Klich’s fitness. The Polish midfielder was taken off in the last match against the Saints. Bielsa has claimed that Klich is doing well at the moment, but when asked whether the midfielder would be available for the weekend clash, he replied – “I don’t know.” Robin Koch due back in training the first week of March. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 25, 2021 Bielsa has suggested (as per Phil Hay) that the club is not taking any risks with Phillips w...
‘Stimulus for us’: Leeds man makes interesting claim about ‘great’ Villa player
Marcelo Bielsa has described Jack Grealish as a ‘great’ player ahead of Leeds United’s Premier League game against Aston Villa on Saturday. Grealish missed Villa’s defeat against Leicester City in the previous match. He is apparently suffering from a leg injury and is doubtful for this weekend. While it is a huge boost for Leeds if Grealish misses out, Bielsa has suggested that he would want his side to face the playmaker. The 25-year-old has been in outstanding form for Villa this season, and Dean Smith is confident that he can shake off his injury and play against Leeds. However, Bielsa being Bielsa, he feels that his players will perform even better if Grealish plays, hinting that his presence could motivate his players to play out of their skin. “On one side he is a great player, a pla...
‘I’d love someone like him’: Popular pundit suggests who he wants for Celtic job
Celtic are looking to appoint a new manager after Neil Lennon resigned from his role on Wednesday. Popular football pundit and talkSPORT presenter (also a massive Celtic fan), Alan Brazil has suggested that he wants to see Marcelo Bielsa to take the managerial role. Brazil, who came through the Hoops academy, has suggested that he will get the fans ‘buzzing’, and the fans will appreciate the ‘free-flowing’ football under him. Brazil told talkSPORT: “You know who I would love to come in? It’s not going to happen, for me it’s the Celtic way… Bielsa. “I’d love someone like him to come up there and get them buzzing, playing free-flowing football, chasing every ball and harrying, but that’s not going to happen.” SL View – Not going to happen This is just wishful thinking from Brazil as he...
Liverpool and Man Utd want to sign exciting 24-yr-old attacker who has impressed in the PL
Liverpool are interested in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha this summer. According to Gianluigi Longari, Premier League side Manchester United are also keen on the Brazilian. Manchester United, Liverpool and other clubs are interested in signing Leeds United winger #Raphinha this summer, it will be well contested in the summer. #LUFC want to keep him. #MUFC #LFC — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) February 24, 2021 The 24-year-old has made quite an impact in the Premier League since his move to Leeds, and it is hardly a surprise that the top clubs are looking to snap him up. The right-sided winger has five goals and five assists to his name in the Premier League this season. SL View: Much needed competition for the front three? The Reds needs to improve their attacking options in the summ...
’21st century Paul Madeley’: Some Leeds fans react to official Tweet about ‘most underrated player’
Leeds United have posted a brilliant tweet about Stuart Dallas and the Whites fans are just loving it. Dallas has been superb once again for Leeds this season, and the Yorkshire club have posted his season heat map. 👑 Water covers two-thirds of the Earth, Stuart covers the rest! pic.twitter.com/P2kh1xkST0 — Leeds United (@LUFC) February 24, 2021 Dallas has made 25 appearances in the Premier League this season. He has scored five goals, provided two assists and played in multiple positions. The 29-year-old was simply outstanding in the Championship last season, and he has been brilliant once again in the Premier League. He is the epitome of consistency, and one Leeds fan has rightly compared him with club legend Paul Madeley. To be fair, if Meslier is unavailable, I would much ...
‘It’s a no-brainier’: Some Everton fans react to latest link with Leeds target
Everton fans have taken to Twitter to express their reactions after the Toffees were linked with a move for Real Madrid attacker Lucas Vasquez. According to reports from Spanish website Cuatro, two Premier League clubs – Leeds United and Everton – are ready to move for Vasquez who is out of contract at the end of the season. The report claims that Leeds are ready to offer him a big wage package to lure him to Elland Road. The Whites could make him an offer of around five million Euros (around £83,000-a-week) per year, which would be a lot more than what he earns at Madrid. The 29-year-old has made 29 appearances in all competitions for Los Blancos. He has a few months left on his contract in Madrid, and several Everton fans feel that he would be a good signing on a...
‘Attacking adrenalin’: Henry Winter and Phil Hay drool over ‘star dust’ Leeds player last night
After two back-to-back defeats, Leeds United returned to winning ways with a fantastic 3-0 win against Southampton on Tuesday night at Elland Road. After a 0-0 first half, Leeds found their scoring touch with goals coming from Patrick Bamford, Stuart Dallas and Raphinha. Fantastic win for @LUFC — Ian Harte (@ianharte23) February 23, 2021 All three goals were brilliantly taken, but it was Raphinha’s spectacular free-kick from 25 yards out that left everyone drooling over. Well done 3points top ten we #MOT Come on Leeds🤍💙💛 @adidasUK @LUFC @RocNation — Lucas Radebe (@LucasRadebe) February 23, 2021 The Brazilian was once again the star of the show. In the first half, Oriol Romeu prevented him from shooting, after he had broken away, with a superb sliding tackle. In the ...
Photo: Leeds star sends touching tribute to Ronaldinho’s mother
Leeds United United winger Raphinha has sent a touching tribute to Ronaldinho’s mother after the Whites won 3-0 against Southampton at Elland Road. Raphinha scored the third goal of the match with a spectacular free-kick and then produced the message written on his vest top. The message reads – “Much strength for the Assis Moreira Family. Rest in Peace Dona Miguelina”. Dona Miguelina Eloi Assis dos Santos was the name of Ronaldinho’s mother. She died recently from COVID-19. Raphinha was shown a yellow card for taking off his shirt to reveal a vest top with a message in Portuguese. He didn’t care a bit as it was intentional on his part to spread the message. Leeds returned to winning ways at Elland Road with goals coming from Patrick Bamford, Stuart Dallas and Raphinha. Bamford s...
Photo: Leeds players and Bielsa send emotional tribute to Kalvin Phillips’ grandmother
Leeds United players have sent a touching tribute to Kalvin Phillips’ grandmother who passed away last week. The Whites released a picture from their official Twitter account where all the players were seen holding the shirt with ‘Granny Val’ written on it. 🤍 That one was for you Granny Val! #AlwaysWithUs pic.twitter.com/AEXH2LWdVt — Leeds United (@LUFC) February 23, 2021 Patrick Bamford said after the match that Granny Val is a big part of the club. The striker has dedicated the victory to Phillips and his family. 🗣 “Granny Val is a big part of the club, loads of people have grown to love her without knowing her. That was for Kalvin and his family.” Patrick Bamford speaking about the tribute Leeds United paid Kalvin’s grandmother ‘Granny Val’ ...
‘Completely different challenge’: Southampton star suggests what he has noticed about Leeds
Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong has suggested that he expects a completely ‘different’ challenge against Leeds United today. The Saints travel to Elland Road to face Leeds who are out of form at the moment, having lost three of their last four Premier League games. Armstrong suggests that Leeds are an “energetic side” who offer a “different style” to most teams in the league. 🗣”That will offer a completely different challenge to us” Southampton’s Stuart Armstrong on the prospect of facing Leeds United pic.twitter.com/fcanqRXlQj — Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 23, 2021 SL View Leeds are going through a slump in form after losing back-to-back games against Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, Marcelo Bielsa’s side have a chance to r...
