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‘Sign of the immense pressure’: Some Leeds fans react to ‘sad’ footage of Marcelo Bielsa

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Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to react after Newell’s Old Boys posted footage of Marcelo Bielsa from the 2-1 win on Sunday.

What’s the story?

Well, the Leeds boss could be seen taking a brief moment to himself after Anthony Taylor sounded his whistle for full-time.

As Daniel Farke approaches for a handshake, Bielsa remains squatted on the touchline, with his head bowed in solemnness.

Newell’s Old Boys believe the Argentine was reciting a prayer.

In our view, he was perhaps praying that his Leeds side never make such hard work of a game like that ever again!

One fan below joked that Bielsa may just have been thinking about the new flapjacks at Costa, and got lost in the moment.

Leeds fans must support Marcelo Bielsa

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There haven’t been many moments at Leeds in which Bielsa has felt the pressure, although this is certainly one of them.

Leeds are just three points above the relegation zone, and have looked uncharacteristically poor throughout most of this season.

As a result, it’s time for Leeds fans to rally around Bielsa and the players.

Of course, 99% of the Elland Road faithful already do, although we’ve seen some criticism aimed at Bielsa on social media amid this poor run.

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As the footage suggests, Bielsa clearly feels the pressure, so it’s important for the supporters to make his life as easy as possible.

He’s a God in Yorkshire, and he has earned unwavering support regardless of results.

For now, let’s see what the Leeds fans on Twitter have been saying about the footage…