Adam Forshaw shares what Marcelo Bielsa recently told Leeds United’s players

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Leeds United midfielder Adam Forshaw helped his side to a 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic at the weekend.

Adam Forshaw has revealed to the Yorkshire Post that Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa did not take the pressure off them ahead of their match against Wigan Athletic this weekend.

Leeds made a blistering start to the campaign, but they have been caught up by many of their promotion rivals now.

The Whites went into their match against Wigan having sunk down into the play off spots.

And Bielsa was keen to stress to the Leeds squad that they needed the three points against Wigan.

“Speaking from my point of view, I thought there was a bit of pressure on us due to playing after everyone else,” Forshaw said.

“There was a pressure for us to win the game and stay with the pack. There was that added extra.

“The manager told us that before the game. He was really honest. He gave us a good speech before we left the hotel and I think the lads came up trumps.”

Leeds did indeed respond well to the pressure, despite falling behind against Wigan.

The Whites trailed when Reece James curled in a free kick against them, but after going behind they dominated the contest.

Leeds hit an equaliser through Pablo Hernandez, before Kemar Roofe struck the winner.

Leeds are now sat back at the top of the Championship table on goal difference, with their next match coming against West Bromwich Albion.