'If we've learned anything...' - Barry Douglas opens up on Bielsa methods during lockdown

Leeds United defender Barry Douglas has admitted that there has been no rest bite from Marcelo Bielsa during the enforced Coronavirus break.

The Scotsman revealed that the Whites' squad have been on top of their exercise routines as well as their nutrition during the lockdown.

Bielsa is well-known for his strict methods and was frowned upon for allowing a group of his players to use the facilities at Thorp Arch despite the current lockdown measures.

Douglas admitted that this Leeds squad have learned that they need to be at their best no matter what the current situation may be in and out of football.

"Yeah 100%, I mean if we've learned anything from the regime under Marcelo, it's that there's no give up in any circumstances," he told BBC Sports.

"We're working hard, we're keeping up our fitness, nutrition - sending our weights through. They're on top of everything, I'm sure it'll stand us in good stead when we return."

Leeds are often at their best after a long break, take a look at the two opening days of action in the two seasons Bielsa has been here.

His first competitive game was the 3-1 thrashing of Stoke City, a side who were widely considered the favourites for promotion going into that game.

This season, the Whites dismantled Bristol City much to the delight of our dear friend Lee Johnson - sarcasm of course. Leeds were cruising at Ashton Gate before conceding a consolation goal, but it was still proof that the Whites are at their best with a long build-up beforehand.

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