Mark Jackson praises Marcelo Bielsa for the environment he has created at Leeds United
Mark Jackson believes that Marcelo Bielsa creates an “environment” at Leeds United that every player buys into.
Speaking after the Under-21s beat Oldham in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night, Jackson had huge praise for the Argentine and lauded him for creating a set-up that allows all players to thrive [Yorkshire Evening Post].
Jackson’s side turned in an impressive performance to beat League Two opposition, and he was full of praise for Bielsa after full-time.
He said: “Every game should mean everything to players at this football club.
“That’s the environment Marcelo [Bielsa] builds, and we continue that all the way down throughout the academy. It means a lot to players to win football matches and to win in the manner of how we try to play.
“It should mean everything, and it does as a staff and squad.”
Big praise from Jackson.
It is clear that Bielsa’s influence extends way beyond the first team at Thorp Arch, and it is fantastic to hear Jackson’s words on the Argentine.
The first team are encouraged to go out and play, and it is brilliant to hear that the same message is relayed throughout the club.
It is clear that Bielsa is building a legacy at Leeds that will last well beyond his tenure, and he has left his mark on the club.
This was a fantastic win for the Under-21s, especially because the likes of Charlie Cresswell and Joe Gelhardt didn’t feature [Leeds United].
So, the future looks very bright for the Whites, and there are clearly some very talented players in the academy all waiting for that first-team opportunity.
Bielsa has shown in the past that he is willing to hand opportunities to youngsters, which must be a great motivation for the youth teams.
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