Aston Villa returned to winning ways this weekend, yet the major story so far has been the pending departure of Marcelo Bielsa from Premier League rivals Leeds United.
According to the Guardian, the Argentine manager is expected to walk from the club after four years of exceptional service after Leeds’ latest Premier League battering, this time coming from the hands of Tottenham in a 4-0 loss at Elland Road.
The result made it 14 goals conceded in Leeds’ last three Premier League matches, and as per the Guardian, Bielsa is now expected to walk from the Yorkshire club, with Jesse Marsch expected to take control until the end of the season.
Indeed, such a decision doesn’t seem to be one that could affect Villa that much. However, with the two clubs set to meet very soon in the Premier League, the sacking of Bielsa and the appointment of Marsh could cause some bother for Villa.
Bielsa decision could see Leeds claim win over Aston Villa
Villa currently sit 12th in the Premier League with Leeds lagging behind the Birmingham-based club by seven points, and whilst there isn’t any danger of the Whites catching up with Gerrard’s side, the new manager bounce could play a role in the coming weeks.
Leeds could have Marsch in place in time for next Saturday’s Premier League clash against Leicester City, and with Villa coming up next the following Thursday, the Yorkshire side could easily shoot up the table in the coming days.
The gap could well drop to four points should Leeds best Leicester and Villa fail to get anything against Southampton, which could set up a fascinating fixture on March 10th at Elland Road.
It might not seem it now, but the looming departure of Bielsa and appointment of Marsch could see Villa be dragged down the table if things don’t go their way, which wouldn’t be the first time that has happened this season for Gerrard’s side.
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