MOT View: Leeds United among Euro elite in one key area, Bielsa influence clear
Marcelo Bielsa has transformed Leeds United from top to bottom since arriving at Elland Road, that is clear to see.
The South American has left no stone unturned, and that has transcribed onto the pitch with the Whites becoming one of the Championship’s best teams in recent years.
With nine games remaining in the Championship, Leeds and Bielsa are on the verge of Premier League football and hero status in West Yorkshire.
Not many sides manage to dominate games such as Leeds do, in and out of the Championship and that is one of the reasons behind their success.
Playmaker stats gave an insight into just how impressive the Whites are on their official Twitter account on Sunday.
Leeds keep an average possession of 60.1% – which is fifth-best in Europe’s top five leagues and the four English divisions all combined.
Only Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have managed better this season – phenomenal.
When you compare these stats to the rest of the Championship this season, it is clear to see why Leeds are sitting top.
Bielsa’s men clearly keep possession the most, but they also translate that dominance into shots on goal too – having almost two more attempts per game than second-best West Brom [WhoScored].
Passing is key for Bielsa, and that is clear to see when you consider that the Whites are 12th-best for dribbles per game – a stat that highlights how Leeds make their opponents chase the ball as well as them.
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