Marcelo Bielsa insisted his defenders do not want to improve regardless of shipping 50 desires within the league this season, and hinted at what role Raphinha will play towards Liverpool on Wednesday night time.
After conceding four goals inside the defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, Leeds have now shipped 50 league dreams this season. That parent is the membership’s worst ever tally after 24 matches in a Premier League season. Furthermore, most effective one of the thirteen groups to concede 50+ desires inside the first 24 matches of a Premier League season has long gone on to keep away from relegation (Swansea City in 2016/17).
Nevertheless, speaking in his Tuesday press convention (via Leeds Live), Bielsa insisted the problem is with the “protecting gadget”, no longer the players themselves.
“I did now not say the defence had to improve, I stated the shielding device needed to enhance,” stated Bielsa.
“The consistency the gamers in midfield provide lets in us to reinforce the defensive system. The traits of the players inside the midfield supply it a greater defensive or offensive profile.
“I stated all of this to give an explanation for due to the fact we've got conceded 50 dreams. Second most conceded within the league. I should account for this due to the fact I am responsible.
“I wanted to give an explanation for in the game in opposition to Manchester we did no longer have Phillips, Koch or Pascal [in holding midfield]. Three gamers who take on the role of defensive midfield to solidify them.
“We don’t solve that with bringing signings in. If now not, we'd [have] four players for that function. Imagine being capable of anticipate all 3 for that position. It’s a privilege.
“At the same time, occasionally situations like this are offered. Strangely, the fourth player in that position is the first-rate participant of the group in the second 1/2: Forshaw.
“Of direction, analysing the ultimate game, we created eight possibilities at goal and the opponent created eight probabilities at aim as nicely. They controlled to attain double the goals we did.
