Marcelo Bielsa's position as Leeds United manager remains 'solid' despite a disappointing start to the season, according to journalist Phil Hay.

The Lowdown: Leeds' early-season struggles

The Whites bounced into the 2021/22 campaign hoping for a repeat of last year's efforts, when they finished ninth in the Premier League upon their top-flight return.

Instead, Leeds currently sit 17th in the table and have only won two of their opening 10 league games, one of which came at bottom-placed Norwich City on Sunday.

Bielsa might have come under pressure because of this poor form, but it doesn't appear as though there is any talk of him losing his job.

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The Latest: Hay provides Bielsa update

That's according to The Athletic's Hay, who claimed that Bielsa is still seen as the man to take Leeds forward and that results will continue to improve once key players are back from injury.

In an article for the publication, he wrote: "Within the four walls of Elland Road, Bielsa’s position remains solid. There has been no discussion about it at a high level and the prevailing view is that he will find the straight and narrow once certain players dig up their best form and injuries stop biting so deeply."

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The Verdict: Still the right man

At a time when managers are too readily sacked - Nuno Espirito Santo has become the latest victim - it is refreshing that Leeds are not panicking when it comes to Bielsa's future.

The Argentine has been a revelation at Elland Road, guiding the Whites back into the Premier League after a 16-year absence and leading them to a strong first season back at that level, and this dip in form doesn't change that.

Bielsa's contract expires at the end of the season, and barring a disaster between now and May, he remains the man to take the team forward, having made such a difference since arriving.

In other news, Hay has also provided an update regarding Leeds' potential interest in one player. Read more here.