Marcelo Bielsa was asked about having photos taken with the Leeds United supporters.
Leeds fans have been left stunned by the humility shown by Marcelo Bielsa in his response when he was asked during his press conference ahead of this weekend’s clash with Bolton about posing for photographs with supporters.
Bielsa is surely one of the most popular managers in Leeds’s history. He has guided the club right into the promotion race in the Championship with a brand of football that has made the Whites one of the most exciting teams to watch.
And the way that Bielsa has conducted himself during his time at Elland Road has only endeared the Argentinian to the supporters even more. Unsurprisingly, many fans are simply in awe of the man.
Of course, with that, Bielsa has been asked for numerous photos with fans during his time in England. And when asked about his interactions with the supporters, the Leeds boss provided the most Bielsa answer possible – in comments reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post.
“I do it because in football I think the most important element is the people who love the shirt and the club. Actually they are not asking for an autograph or a picture of me, they are actually asking for a picture with the head coach of Leeds United,” he said, as reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post.
In reaction to the comments, many fans have lauded the manager, insisting that he himself is indeed the reason that they want the photos and autographs.
Bielsa does not seem to realise that he is arguably the main reason that this season has been so special for a lot of Leeds fans – and the supporters feel that, for once, he is wrong in what he says.
Here is how some of the supporters responded to the comments…
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