Leeds maestro comments on controversial moment.
Leeds United attacker Pablo Hernandez has told Spanish outlet Cadena Cope that he and his teammates were confused by Marcelo Bielsa’s instructions against Aston Villa.
Bielsa instructed Leeds’ players to allow Aston Villa to score, after their goal was deemed to be against the spirit of fair play.
Hernandez said he and his players were taken aback, but followed their manager’s instructions.
The Spaniard explained that he did not feel Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia’s injury had affected Leeds’ goal.
He said: “It was a bit confusing. See the play in detail, there is no need for the striker, he stays on the ground and the referee does not whistle, he lets it go.
“Marcelo called me and also the captain, who told us that he thought that what we had to do was let us score to equalize the game.
“We all looked at each other and decided that if it was the coach’s instructions, it was the right thing to do. We accept your orders.”
Marcelo Bielsa is rarely predictable, and this is the only thing Leeds’ players can take for granted.
The Argentine though is not a manager who players can disobey and expect to get away with it.
What the coach wants, he gets, even if that means conceding a goal.
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