Marcelo Bielsa’s translator sends heartfelt message to Leeds fans after sacking | Football | Sport
Marcelo Bielsa’s translator Andres Clavijo has sent a heartfelt message to Leeds United fans after leaving the club in the wake of the Argentine’s sacking. Bielsa was given his marching orders at the weekend following an egregious run of form from the Yorkshire club.
“Thank you for the overwhelming messages of support,” Clavijo wrote on Instagram.
“I am sad to report that I too will be leaving the club alongside Marcelo and the rest of his staff.
“It has been an incredible 2 years at the club. I was treated as one of your own from the first moment, and I am immensely grateful for that.
“The club and the fans will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thank you to all the staff, players, and fans for some unforgettable memories.”
Clavijo, who had a role with Football Radar before joining Leeds, officially worked as a performance analyst for the Whites.
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Bielsa soon found the perfect recipe for success in England’s second tier and Leeds stormed to the Championship title during his second season in charge.
The Whites won 28 of their 46 Championship matches during that Covid-hit campaign as they racked up 93 points to finish 10 points ahead of runners-up West Bromwich Albion.
Leeds were tipped to struggle during their first season back in the top flight and suffered a number of heavy defeats. But the side eventually finished ninth.
This season, however, the team have been hampered by a series of high-profile absences, with key players Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford suffering long-term injuries.
