Psychology can be a big thing in football, as pointed out by the Daily Telegraph a few years ago. At this moment in time, Leeds United are on a downward spiral having endured a spectacular drop-off in form since winning seven consecutive games in the Championship.
When moving to the club in 2018, Marcelo Bielsa brought in a number of people to aid him and the club in achieving their target of promotion to the Premier League. From fitness gurus to coaches working in his native South America, a raft of individuals joined the Argentine in his new quest with the Yorkshire outfit. However, one thing that was missing amid the various appointments was someone who analysed and helped with the psychological aspect of the game (via Phil Hay).
Failing to appoint such a person seems to be a mistake from the 64-year-old with the Whites having experienced a quite sensational loss in form yet again. Having previously been 13 points clear of third place, they now find themselves level on points with Fulham as they look to hold on to their automatic promotion spot. Indeed, some fans weren’t too keen on Hay’s article as they took to Twitter to react.
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Let’s take a look at some of the responses:
Think not able to cross a ball is not in the head. Always looking for that extra pass instead of looking up. It’s like drilled into them. On a few occasions near edge of box I saw this. Go at them . Shoot. Stop looking for that perfect goal. Bielsa needs to let them off the leash
— peter-maurice (@petermauriceuk) February 9, 2020
Ultimately, Phil. Some of the players we have just aren’t good enough, bor is the squad, and it’s a squad game. Until we improve the squad, to a standard that is required to get us out of this league, we’re gonna struggle. It doesn’t matter who’s in charge.
— ⚽️ (@BottleJobs2020) February 9, 2020
It’s nothing to do with what’s in the head, it’s about having the ability to go the distance. We were a mid table team when Bielsa took over. He made it clear last year year that he got all he could out of the squad and they fell short. A lack of quality investment is the issue
— craig bradford (@craigbr78685188) February 9, 2020
Nothing to do with wots in there heads ,the players are playing great football, it’s the tactics that are set up agenst us ,a simple park the bus, play for set peaces, take your chances it has beaten us every time this season and bielsa hasent got a answer for it.
— Richie mot (@richie1979) February 9, 2020
At the end of the day there’s no excuse it’s pathetic what they have given away !
I don’t want to think what’s going to happen next season with them in the championship again ! Relegation !— Captain Kirk (@willkir56947770) February 9, 2020
Maybe play a striker that can actually score goals?
Oh wait, never mind, I forgot they sold him to Anderlecht.
— Jason Flintham (@JasonAFlintham) February 9, 2020
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