Leeds defender Jansson comments on Marcelo Bielsa’s training program

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Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson is with Sweden at the World Cup in Russia at the moment.

Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson has told Fotbollskanalen that he has been impressed with new head Marcelo Bielsa’s training program.

Jansson is with Sweden at the ongoing World Cup in Russia, while Leeds have started pre-season training already.

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Bielsa, who was appointed the Championship club’s head coach earlier this summer, took his first training session on Monday.

According to The Times, the Leeds players did not leave Thorp Arch until 7:30pm after going through a double session.

Jansson, who is one of the best players in the current Leeds team and is one of the best central defenders in the Championship, has given his take on Bielsa’s appointment and his training program.

The 27-year-old Sweden international centre-back has also stated that he has yet to speak to his new Leeds head coach.

Jansson told Fotbollskanalen, as translated by Leeds Live (12:43pm, Tuesday, June 26, 2018): “I’ve seen a little of the program and I’m glad I’m here, it’s a training program over the next few weeks.

“It’s a great start, definitely. It feels like it’s getting serious now. This training program shows that he (Bielsa) is serious. I haven’t spoken to him or anyone in his team.”

Exciting times ahead

Leeds fans must be looking forward to the new season. With Bielsa in charge, there is a very good chance that the Whites will genuinely challenge for the Championship playoffs during the 2018-19 campaign.