29 points on 20 dates. 15 points ahead of the last team to lose the category (Fulham). The beginning of the season of Leeds in the Premier he is meeting the objectives with flying colors. In a stabilization stage in the Premier League (they come from 16 consecutive years in the ascent), those led by Marcelo bielsa they want to ensure their permanence as soon as possible and then dream of a possible qualification for European cups. In consecuense, this Wednesday (16.30) they will face Everton in a key match to increase their streak of two wins in a row.
El Loco wants his team to reach the 30 point line against Everton. (Reuters)
In that sense, El Loco sat before the media to give his usual press conference in which he pointed out the strengths and weaknesses of the team in the first half of the tournament, analyzed his rival and referred to the large number of injuries, your utmost concern.
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“It is difficult to evaluate a team by their last games. Even when they lost their most recent games, a lot of things happened in which they showed why they have been protagonists in the league,” he detailed about Everton. And I add: “The way they play is very creative and they have very good players“.
Leeds are coming off a 3-1 win on the road against Leicester. (Reuters)
Precisely, Leeds will have several casualties to receive those led by Ancelotti. Rodrigo Moreno suffered a muscle injury and Poveda suffers from an ankle problem. In turn, Bamford and Raphinha ended the duel against Leicester with discomfort and both are in doubt. However, that’s not all: Koch, Berardi, Llorente and Forshaw have more serious physical handicaps and their return date is not marked on the calendar. “Rodrigo’s problem is greater than that of Bamford and Raphinha, although one day before the game I still can’t confirm the team “explained the Rosario.
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On the other hand, Bielsa delved into the tactical change of the last games: less vertigo in attack and more sapienza to choose the moments to hurt the opponent. “Possession is a fundamental part of the game. It is not just about having the ball for longer than your opponent. You have to see what the team that owns the ball does when they have it. It is not the same to have it in your own half, in half of the opponent or in the area, “he argued.
Bielsa gives directions to Dallas, one of his favorite players. (AP)
In addition, he maintained: “With the pressure to recover the ball there are also different ways to consider. In a study of the five most important leagues in Europe, the team that spends the most time putting pressure on the rival is Leeds, but that is not a compliment or something to highlight. It’s one thing to push and it’s another to push and recover to find yourself in a position where the opponent is disorganized. “
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