Marcelo Bielsa News

Kalvin Phillips can overthink. Even while securing a move to Manchester City and all the trappings that brings, Phillips was preoccupied with the ramifications of leaving Leeds.

Three defeats in a row, a fourth now on the way, and murmurs of discontent ringing louder and louder. Pressure building, speculation over his future growing. So Farke went for it.

The former Leeds United boss has led the South Americans to next summer's World Cup but they were thumped in a shock loss to Mauricio Pochettino's heavily-rotated side on Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY AADAM PATEL: It is over two years since Andrea Radrizzani last visited Elland Road.

Messi joined the side in 2023 as he continues to wind down his career after a stellar time with Barcelona and a brief period at Paris Saint-Germain sprinkled in between.

Luis Suarez has lifted the lid on how Marcelo Bielsa has created a toxic workplace environment within the Uruguay national team, claiming it 'breaks my heart.'

The ongoing suspension meant Nunez was not part of the squad as Suarez called time on his international career in a 0-0 draw with Paraguay on Friday.

Following the loss, Bielsa fired from all cylinders over the poor organization of the tournament in the United States and put CONMEBOL on blast for the pitch conditions.

Berhalter's USA crashed and burned at this summer's home Copa America after failing to make it out of the group stages following defeats to Uruguay and Panama.

Bielsa signed Raphinha for Leeds from Rennes in 2020, with the winger proceeding to break into the Brazil squad and earn a move to Barcelona.

With advancement in the Copa America on the line, Gregg Berhalter and the United States have been gifted a lifeline for their Monday afternoon game against Uruguay.

After group rivals USA earned a 2-0 win over Bolivia earlier in the evening, Marcelo Bielsa's men knew the pressure was on to get off the mark in their curtain-raiser at Hard Rock Stadium.

Nunez, 24, endured a difficult end to the season for Liverpool as he netted just once in their final 11 league games, amid rumours of a fall-out with outgoing boss Jurgen Klopp.

Cavani, a Uruguay mainstay for the past 16 years, had been selected by Marcelo Bielsa to play in the Copa America, which starts on June 20 in the United States.

Marcelo Bielsa will not consider Estudiantes player Tiago Palacios for Uruguay's Copa America squad after he nearly killed a woman while drunk driving, according to reports.

La Celeste will be taking part in the Copa America this summer and start gearing up for the tournament with a friendly against Costa Rica at the end of this month.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADAM SHERGOLD: Max Dean is champing at the bit to get back out on the pitch and spearhead MK Dons' push for promotion.

The spirit of Marcelo Bielsa is back in the Premier League thanks to Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola and he must be thankful to have a striker like Dominic Solanke.

Copa America hosts United States will face Uruguay, Panama and Bolivia in their group in next summer's Copa America.

Daniel Farke has made a big deal of turning Elland Road into a fortress as the cornerstone of any Leeds United promotion push.

Diaz's father, who had been reunited with his son two days ago following 12-day ordeal with his abductors last week, was in attendance.

Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte made an obscene gesture towards Rodrigo De Paul during an ill-tempered World Cup qualifier on Thursday night as Argentina suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat.

Lionel Messi could not help Argentina extend its unbeaten streak since its World Cup title and in a fit of rage, was seen putting his hands around the throat of an opponent.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Gray has been compared to Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold due to his athleticism and ability to play in midfield and at right-back.

INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON: He has big boots to fill at Sevilla but if Orta's performance as the club's sporting director matches his personality it will not be a problem.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO: A starter during the last Euro 2024 qualifying tie against Italy, the negative situation at Man City nonetheless could put his career in jeopardy.

LIVERPOOL 5-1 TOULOUSE - LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: His 66 minutes on the pitch summed up the 'changed man' feel to Nunez in his second season.

Spurs beat the Reds 2-1 in the 96th minute through a Joel Matip own goal following a highly-contentious match that saw Liverpool receive two controversial red cards.

When Marcelo Bielsa summoned prodigious Leeds United talent Archie Gray to a notorious 'murderball' session, vindication was emphatic.

Though he enjoyed a good start to life at the club, Garcia was unable to repair his side's defensive fragilities and Allardyce would be named manager with four games remaining.

SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN: There was scepticism. This is Yorkshire, after all. They do it well at a club that spent 16 years outside the Premier League. But it is fading.

JACK GAUGHAN: It has been known for some time that Manchester City get the round things out on day one but the presumption was that this eased City back in.

Lionel Messi scored a first half hat-trick in a hometown appearance for an exhibition game paying tribute to his Argentina teammate Maxi Rodriguez.

Ideally, following their relegation from the Premier League, Leeds would prefer an appointment that did not require compensation. That would appear to rule out Carlos Corberan.

DOM MATTEO: I was embarrassed to have been part of such a great club's demise and as captain it hit me particularly hard. It was only when Leeds finally returned to the top flight I finally got over it.

The 67-year-old had been out of football management since leaving Leeds almost 15 months ago but has accepted the challenge of taking the Uruguay national team job

JOE BERNSTEIN AT ELLAND ROAD: Insiders say the mood at the training ground hasn't been lighter for years. Whatever Marcelo Bielsa's strengths, stand-up comedy isn't one of them.

Jorge Casales, a member of the executive committee of the Uruguayan football association, told The Associated Press that the former Leeds manager will sign a contract through the 2026 World Cup.

GRAEME SOUNESS: I have no problem with Sam Allardyce saying he is as good as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, even though a lot of the footballing world would disagree.

SAMI MOKBEL AND DAVID COVERDALE: For anyone questioning Sam Allardyce's appetite for a relegation battle at the age of 68, consider this. His first day lasted 12-and-a-half hours.

With Leeds United scrambling to stay in the Premier League, pundits have been left wondering what could have been if their chaotic managerial nightmare hadn't occurred. 

Two of the most enjoyable eras of modern times for fans of Leeds United and Leicester City risk an ending that would leave both tarnished as the clubs meet in a relegation six-pointer tonight.

FULHAM 2-1 LEEDS - JOE BERNSTEIN AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Leeds fans chanted 'Sack the Board' after two blunders by goalkeeper Illan Meslier left the club in deep trouble. .

GRAEME SOUNESS: Some of that that old Leeds side's dour, aggressive quality would certainly do them no harm - judging by the 6-1 hammering Liverpool inflicted on them

The former Leeds United manager is apparently preparing to step back into international management for the first time since 2011 after being approached by Uruguay to take charge of the nation.

Jesse Marsch has broken his social media silence nearly two months after being fired from Leeds, but the American manager has yet to update his job title on LinkedIn.

Austrian Ralph Hasenhuttl has the second-shortest odds - despite only being sacked by St Mary's chiefs in November. The struggling south-coast club sacked Nathan Jones on Sunday morning.

Leeds United stepped up negotiations with Rayo Vallecano manager Andoni Iraola after Carlos Corberan rejected the chance to become their new manager on Tuesday night.

DAVID COVERDALE: The race to be the next Leeds manager is hotting up, with Rayo Vallecano boss Andoni Iraola and West Brom's Carlos Corberan the frontrunners to land the job.

While Carlos Corberan, who retired from playing at the age of 23 to focus on coaching, makes no secret of his love for working with Marcelo Bielsa, there is more to him than simply being the Argentine's 2.0.

The Spaniard, who was assistant to Marcelo Bielsa and Under 23s coach during his three years at Elland Road from 2017, is a leading contender for the vacancy having impressed at West Bromwich Albion. 

DOMINIC KING: Sean Dyche has promised to get Everton's players putting sweat on their shirts after accepting the 'honour' of becoming the club's new manager on Monday afternoon.

IAN LADYMAN: In the days before Marcelo Bielsa joined Leeds, sporting director Victor Orta warned players that a whirlwind was about to blow through their football club.

DANNY MURPHY: Sean is smart enough to understand the potential if he can get things right; Everton has a rich history, big fanbase and a new stadium on the way

DOMINIC KING: Sean Dyche is on the verge of being confirmed as the new Everton manager after accepting the challenge of saving the struggling club from relegation.

GRAEME SOUNESS: It's the sheer volume of coverage about Everton, a desperate and broken football club, which has resonated most with me this week. Their plight is a national football calamity.

Sean Dyche is the new manager of Everton - and will take up the fight to save them from relegation with immediate effect. The club will confirm his appointment in the next 24 hours.

SAMI MOKBEL: Bielsa was the preferred candidate to take the vacancy - Sportsmail revealed on Thursday the Argentine flew into London for talks with the club.

Sportsmail broke the news on Friday morning that Bielsa had rejected chance to replace Frank Lampard, with Dyche in turn moving into pole position.

The former Leeds United boss emerged as the Toffees' top target to replace Frank Lampard, who was sacked from his position earlier this week, and jetted into London on Thursday for discussions.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Marcelo Bielsa flew into London for talks over the vacant Everton manager's job on Thursday but Sean Dyche is emerging as a strong contender too.

After making an initial approach for the Argentine, Everton feared that Bielsa would turn them down as the 67-year-old has concerns about the lack of pace in the squad .

Marcelo Bielsa was set to become the next manager of the Mexican national football team, only for a newly formed committee of club team owners to decide against it.

Marcelo Bielsa has held talks with Everton over the vacant managerial position at Goodison Park. However he is concerned that the team don't have enough pace to play his high-energy football.

The struggling Toffees, 19th in the Premier League and level on points with bottom side Southampton, sacked boss Frank Lampard on Monday in a desperate bid to avoid relegation.

SAMI MOKBEL, CRAIG HOPE AND DOMINIC KING: Marcelo Bielsa has major doubts over replacing Frank Lampard at Everton amid concerns that the squad will struggle to adapt to his style.

The ex-Southampton boss is thought to be contender for the position at Goodison Park according to Sky Sports, although Marcelo Bielsa is still believed to be the 'No 1 choice' of Farhad Moshiri.

CRAIG HOPE: Bielsa has already spoken to the club and we understand he has provided a break-down of the squad. His chief concern is said to be a lack of pace, especially in defensive areas.

Sportsmail revealed on Monday that ex- Leeds boss Bielsa was the Toffees first choice candidate to replace Lampard, who lost his job after a run that has left the club in relegation danger.

DOMINIC KING: Marcelo Bielsa is Everton's top choice to save them from relegation after Frank Lampard was finally sacked as manager. He was relieved of his duties at 3pm on Monday.

In the 11 months since he was sacked by Leeds United, Marcelo Bielsa has kept a characteristically low profile. Yet the few times he has been spotted say it all about the man and manager.

Toffees majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri sacked Lampard in a phone call and the club now hope Bielsa can revive the mood around Goodison Park.

Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche is the bookies' favourite to take over at Everton following the sacking of Frank Lampard. He was relieved of his duties following a 2-0 defeat at West Ham.

DAVID COVERDALE: Leeds' record signing Georginio Rutter will be introduced to fans before the FA Cup third round replay with Cardiff having cost the Elland Road chiefs £35.5million.

The 32-year-old Pole was even given a guard of honor at the end of Leeds' 2-2 draw with West Ham as teammates gathered to embrace him one last time ahead of his transfer to D.C. United.

Uruguay managed to beat Ghana in their final group game on Friday, but a late winner from South Korea against Portugal in the other match in Group H meant that Alonso's side exited the tournament.

The promoted Premier League side sacked Scott Parker in August and have not yet appointed a full-time replacement, with O'Neil impressing in the interim role since then.

Bournemouth are plotting an ambitious move to make former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa their new manager once the takeover has been completed by new owner Bill Foley.

WEST BROMWICH 0-2 SHEFFIELD UNITED LEWIS STEELE AT THE HAWTHORNS: Sheffield United put their six-match winless streak behind them in style.