Marcelo Bielsa confirms he will not walk away from Leeds United job
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has made it clear that he will not quit his job in the middle of the season.
The Whites are without a win in their last five Premier League games, losing four of them.
They are heading into this weekend against Tottenham Hotspur on the back of a 6-0 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield.
The Yorkshire outfit are just three points above the relegation zone and they are fighting for survival.
The Argentine is a decorated manager, and he can easily walk away and save his reputation. But he is determined to fight till the end and take Leeds to safety.
“I never presume of fortitude. But what I have clear is the more adverse the situation is, the more I fortify myself to face it,” said Bielsa, as quoted by Leeds Live.
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This is a huge game for Leeds.
Four straight defeats would hit them hard, and the confidence in the side will simply drain out.
Without Kalvin Phillips, Patrick Bamford and Liam Cooper, Leeds are struggling for leadership qualities on the pitch, but they have to find that injection of belief.
The Spurs game comes at a very crucial juncture.
The north London club are also struggling, having lost four out of their last five games.
They have a fight on their hands to clinch a place in the top-four, while the home side are looking to stay in the league.
Leeds are generally more confident at home, but the fragile defence cannot be simply trusted.
Robin Koch is set to return after suffering a head injury which is a big boost.
Will we see a change in approach from Bielsa? Will he look to keep the game tight and frustrate Spurs? That is most unlikely to happen.
In other Leeds United news, the boss is reportedly sure to go in the summer even if that is into retirement.