Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United Tactics
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In Bielsa, Leeds United have a coach who has taken a fairly talented squad, but without any genuine stars, and fashioned something that is both greater than the sum of its parts, and, when it works, superb to watch. Tactically complex and thought-provoking, and capable of devastating football with pace and precision, Marcelo Bielsaâs Leeds has been one of English footballâs outstanding teams this season.
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#marcelobielsa #leedsunited #lufc - Sport
Imagine the Premier League with Bielsa in it. Pep, Klopp, Benitez, Rodgers, Poch, Sarri, Emery, Nuno Espirito Santo... what a dream for premier league fans. I'd love Leeds to come to the Premier League.
Marco silva, roy hodgson, pellegrini, eddie howe and sean dyche are amazing managers not to be included as well
@@TheS1lentX There's so many good managers in the Premier League we can't do anything but be happy for it. Pellegrini is still one of my favorite managers, Eddie Howie is pulling a Klopp-Mainz with the Cherries in the past 7 years. Then we have Garcia and others. Bielsa would be inspiring to see in the Premier League, even if he doesn't last much or get too far.
@@niespeludo honestly if there is some way, i would like to have brighton relegated as well in exchange for lampard's derby county. That would be mad sick tho it would never happen
@Konodioda well Roy has been a crap for England but excluding that he has had a wonderful managerial career
now imagine UK out of EU and back to long balls boring football
On this day: Friday, July 17, 2020, Leeds United were promoted to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years.
And on July 18, they won the championship for the first time ever.
And on July 19, all other fans were excited to get to watch Bielsaâs football in the premier league for the first time ever
@@mikeox-smelts3659 ....after years of waiting.
Meanwhile The Old Rival teams are shaking
@@nottsoserious Leeds have won the championship 3 times
And in May 2021, they celebrate getting European football.
Who is watching this after Leeds United got promoted to the premier league?
LEEDS! LEEDS! LEEDS! MOT! ALAW!
Tifo video on Bielsa?
**drools with tactical obsession**
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T. 38 debating which one to appreciate more, your comment or the Saitama pic đ
Finally, Bielsa getting the recognition he truly deserved
Leeds United are arguably one of the biggest clubs in the Championship, and (dare I say it), one of the biggest in English football! I'd love to see them in the Premier League again!
They are the biggest club in the championship tbf.
No doubt 1 of the biggest in English football. Not many teams could or would do those gates in League 1.
We are Leeds!!
@Yes What about them?
@Yes Neither of them are bigger than Leeds, they have not had an era-defining side like Revie's and neither of them has had more than one successful side. They also lack significant fanbases outside their local areas, whereas Leeds have big national and international followings.
You could argue they are more successful on the basis of Champions league wins, but Leeds have more domestic success than either (excepting Villa's ante-dilluvian success).
When watching Leeds it looks like a mixture of total football, total pace and total carnage. Players switch position and they don't let up even with 10 men. Klich seems to be everywhere and the team is really fluid. However this sometimes is their downfall when they lose the ball, their defensive positioning is a bit off. If you catch them on a good day you'll need popcorn, great to see and always go for the win in the most stylish way.
Lol Yeah, at their best they are astounding to watch. They just need to be able to finish.
Should do the mighty Lee Cattermole, a tactical genius
clattermole
lol
7 goals this season. Goal machine
Yeah and especially pay close attention to how he takes penalties, specifically, at Wembley.
@@3df6c da fuq is that name? Isnt he english?
Bielsa is a genius. An absolute genius. His first press conference where he pulled a dossier out of a load of different games from the previous season was incredible. Leeds are brilliant to watch and the way they press and defend is sensational
I can't believe we actually get to watch a Marcelo Bielsa side in the premier league this year. Fucking hell what a dream.
This is a little bit similar to what I've seen with Ajax. Like de Jong dropping deep sometimes even playing like a 3rd CB
Yeah exactly.Ajax also transition into a 3-3-1-3 when in possession
Difference is that they play more in a 4231 and de Jong drops next to Blind instead of between de centerbacks.
@@tak94zet68 De jong also drops between the centre-backs at times
@@ardashirshiraj3716 rarely. He always drifts to the left
Hey, I've got introduced to this channel through Tifo Basketball, since I loved the thoughtful and detailed analysis you guys do over there. Just wanted to say what a delight it is to go through all your videos, new and old. I haven't touched a football since I was a kid, and that same thoughtful approach reignited something in me I didn't know was in there. I'm planning to watch the Champions League when I get the chance, and I just wanted to say thank you for the opportunity to learn more about the beautiful game. You do great work here, and I'm anxious for more.
Really appreciate that, thank you
Thanks a lot for this part 2 of Bielsa's Tactics, Thought and overall Influence.
What a entity is Bielsa! Thank you guys from Tifo for your awesome work, huge respect from Brazil.
Thanks Luciana!
klich is freaking all over the place, unbelievable player, goals, assists, everything
and that came from a hull fan
Please make a video "A brief history of:Carlo Ancelotti"
If we're going to do this, can we do an examination of tactics between the famous Milan sides of Rocco, Sacchi, Capello, and Ancelotti?
@@trooperxero Of course.But haven't you already done Arrigo Sacchi,I mean in the video you gave a very short explanation of the tactics and also you told about Sacchi's story a lot.
We gotta get more people to like this so they see it
Came to Everton, finished 12th and 10th, failed and gave up and left.
As a Leeds fan, I have been absolutely blown away by the quality of football this side have produced this season. The way the team works together is remarkable, I've never seen anything like it. Unfortunately, the last few games have gone to prove what we all knew at the start of the season - that there simply is not the individual talent in this team to drag us over the line when it really matters. The intensity is still there, the quality of the build up play has not changed. What's lacking is the cutting edge up front to really drive home the advantage. Put Brentford's front three in this team and we would have over 100 points, I truly believe that.
Brilliant piece. Thanks from a Leeds fan. MOT.
We are Leeds
I hope Leeds can get to the Premier League this season, and hopefully if they do, the likes of Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers can follow in subsequent seasons.
Imagine having a former PL winner, an ex-2 times European Cup winner, and one of England's most successful clubs being in the PL again alongside the current Top 6 and Wolves (which IMO will be a very competitive team if they continue to keep up their great transfers). How cool is that?
Yes! I still remember supporting Blackburn Rovers when I was a kid
You forgot Aston Villa who are one of England and world football's most historical club.
It'll only be that exciting if Blackburn and Nottingham forest were that good.
@@juxt_aposition9935 Blackburn would still be better than current premier league teams Huddersfield,Fulham,Cardiff,Brighton,etc.
@@cezarmagicchess2679 I haven't watched Blackburn since their prem days are they really that good now?
Was waiting on this!!
I really like the trend of CDMS dropping back almost as part of a back-3 and helping circulate the ball. It's a good rotation that allows a player to have a nice set of offensive and defensive contribution to the team. I know in a past Tifo vid, that he uses fullbacks as the outside centerbacks, which makes sense because the player has more skill at being mobile as well as being able to pass the ball up the sides.
I know Sheffield United uses a 3-5-2 with overloading centerbacks further up the pitch to help overload the wings. They rotate with the wingback cutting inside, and the midfielder dropping back. In some cases, centerbacks can cut inside to help overload. There are even moments when a centerback crosses across the pitch to the other centerback by the far post.
Overall, I love these tactical shifts and the whole Total Football, all these positions and roles that players have are meshing together in weird combinations to create overloads and rotations.
From a Leeds season ticket holder, this video is detailed and precise and excellent, much like Bielsa. Good job!
Thanks Joe
I'm eager to see you incorporate key weaknesses in these tactical videos (such as how opposing teams have had success against them) or just as another video entirely.
Super stuff, as ever..
This makes me see football in a whole other way. Mind blown.
I Love Leeds United, it has been a painful ride the last couple of weeks with losing automatic promotion to Sheff United. Bielsa has turned a squad last year that finished 13th into a strong automatic contending squad with only a couple of additions. In my opinion he is the greatest thing to happen to Leeds United in decades, and even if we do not gain promotion trough the play offs, i can only wish he will be still managing us next season as this season has been the most exciting season i have seen for at least 16 or so years. I can only dream of us getting promotion and having Bielsa managing us in the premier league, if anyone can do it, then is Marcelo Bielsa.
Thanks for this video!
I'm currently coaching a 7v7 high school level team and thought that Leeds United's high intensity transitional football would be effective at panicking the opposition. I used a narrow 2-3-1 formation but instead fired long balls to our physical striker and told the midfield to win the second ball, and play direct passes immediately. We lost by two goals, but this is a new team I am working with so they were a little lost on what I wanted them to do. In the second half however, we created a lot of chances, but unfortunately couldn't finish them.
First video I watch. Your analysis is miles ahead of everybody else's.
Nice to see some tifo content on Leeds United that's not negative!
Wow. Havenât seen Leeds play recently but these tactics are simply genius.
Leeds vs West Brom today was one of the most one-sided Premier League games Iâve ever seen. Bielsa ball in full flow
Sheffield United with Chris Wilder, the rise from League 1 to Prem and the tactics the Wilder uses with overlapping formation. Be nice to see Tifos side to it all :)
Where this word descends to chaos Tifofootball will save us all...đ
Interesting watching this and hearing how closely Bielsa's side is mirrored by Almeyda at San Jose. Very clear to see how influential Bielsa has been to others in the game.
Sick video mate
Please do a video about Wilder's tactics at Sheffield United :)
Pls no against Leeds it was park the bus
Not that hard its just cbâs who overlap
@John Doe sounds like you've not watched em for years
@John Doe Far from it. Take it you haven't watched them much
@smitemeomightysmiter I mean we only have one target man in the squad who pretty much on the bench most of time so maybe not...
I have never managed a team for a full season but I had given some tactical recommendation to my teammates during pickup. After looking at some of these tactical profile videos, i feel like Bielsas system makes the most sense to me. I
Cant wait to see bielsa in the premier league hes seriously good thinks about football like nobody else Guardiolas hero to see them try to out tatic each other what a joy premier league is in for alot of joy next year leeds are seriously good that's from a villa fan
I would like to know when you guys of tiffo football are going to add spanish subtitles? Thanks for all, great channel
I'm a Leeds fan and this was a quality video. Spot on. Marcelo is god.
Thanks Joe
Magical coach .Them run hard
Born 1999, lived in Manchester my entire life and supported Leeds United everyday, Marcelo Bielsa made them 20 years of misery worth every second đ GRACIAS EL LOCOđđ
He made me love average players like ALIOSKI AYLING KLICH HARRISON BAMFORD COOPER and the main man PABLO HERNANDEZ
Please make Eric ten Hag AFC Ajax tactics explained
Boboy Kiko already released one a couple months back
He already has done. What I'd like to know is how they've been so dominant in CL
@@bananarama3624 they've already done that...
Superb
Bielsa's Athletic Bilbao's side were a spectacle to watch. I remember when they faced Alex Ferguson's Man United side in the 2011/12 season in the Europa League Round of 16 and they completely outplayed Man United. It was freaking unbelievable how Man U was being played across the pitch. Beautiful football to say the least. Pep's Barca and Bielsa's Bilbao were the teams to watch those days in la liga.
Indeed! I also remember the famous 2-2 between Barca and Bilbao. May be my favorite draw of all time. Such intensity!
@@Lions4322 I remember that game as well. Pep's Barca vs Bilesa's Bilbao in 2012 at the San memes in 2012. It was raining too but the game was really great, like you said so much intensity even in the rainy and wet conditions.
Thanks for the extended Bielsa/Leeds coverage (including the podcast). It's been great.
Chris wilder's Sheffield united pls??
Since you did Marcelo Biesla and Leeds can you do Christophe Galtier and OSC Lille (the team Biesla managed before Leeds)?
What happened to that team, by the way? Did they release most of the young players that Bielsa brought? I'm asking because they are having an excellent season.
@@carlx8409 They kept most of these young players, but added a few others too. Most importantly, they also bought experienced players like Fonte or Remy, not making the same mistake as last year when they basically had only young players. Add to that the explosion of Pepe, a good preparation of the season, and a good alchemy between players !
Leeds always been my favorite team to be promoted to EPL for 19/20 session.
Please do Graham Potter at Swansea. Limited squad off the pitch turmoil but entertaining on pitch
I think heâll have a great next season. He wont be able to keep the likes of Dan James, but heâs a great coach who can surprise many
A few people asking for a Chris Wilder tactic video here, his journey up through leagues would make for a more interesting video imo
Agreed.
Bielsa has done well, but Wilder has done better.
Love to see an explanation of Chris Wilders tactics, his overlapping centre backs that took United to the Prem in 2 seasons
Sure there are other videos of ultra defensive then long ball counter attacks, see Burnley etc
@@reece42069 have you ever seen /watched a sheff utd game
@@dannychurch4654 He's clearly not if that's what he thinks of United
@@nathanfarrand149 sheff u are are defensive hard working team who counter. This is pretty common knowledge and theres nothing wrong with it. It works.
Excellent Video, but would have loved some coverage in it's weaknesses such as a part on the failure of the system against teams who defend like a wall as many have this season and the win on counter through the odd chance.
The video is long as it is. These things take a lot of research and production time and sadly, we canât get everything in. - Alex
Tbf Leeds should have wrapped up all them games they lost like that ie: Wigan. Games should've been out of sight, finishing is his weakness.
Fantastic video yet again. Would be good if you could do a video on Crystal Palace under Roy Hodgson and look into their tactics!
Just get the ball to Zaha there you go, Done đđ
Klich is polish surname not german. That "ch" isn't pronounced like in Kimmich. Polish "ch" is same as "h" in "home".
Tomato tomato
Fair enough but you can't expect anyone to really care xD
@@robwright1286 Nice job Throb Wankley. Oh wait. Sorry. My Mistake ;)
I give zero fucks about this
Thanks
Has a Chelsea fan I cannot wait to see Leeds in the PL
The concepts explained here are very complex, pls release a follow up video explaining these...
Yes finally
China Man the first bielsa video since the one they put out a couple of days ago! Ridiculous!
His style is perfect for the Premier League. With a little money to spend aswell Leeds would be a revelation in the top division, similar to when they came up with Chapman. Just gotta get there now.
Big Tone and if Leeds won the playoffs you get around 200 million...huge incentive now to win it.
Jason Forde around 100 innit?
Last year it was 160 million
@@jasonforde5121 That's a lot more than automatic promotion. Crazy.
Playoffs is the most lucrative game in world football and itâs better than automatic if you win it because you do it the hard way through the playoffs.
I don't watch the Prem. But if Leeds go up, I'll start supporting them. I'll even buy a jersey.
Frosafrost thatâs good coming from the grim reaper.
@@jasonforde5121 Lol
Bielsa is a legend
I would say that Pablo Hernandez is a genuine star. Whilst at Swansea he showed his abilities and sadly left for Qatar. But during his time at Leeds, everyone who's watched him will know his creative abilities and knack of scoring goals
Love the coffee sitter
What app is used for the football pitch? It is brilliant.
Yes! Pains me to say it but it best be Wilder next.
hi. I can point out one game plan of mid field (philips roles) when team play counter attck .philps roles is moving into attac zone at some points ..for first step honestly. that is counter in my thinking .
Bielsa Great Coach.. !! Role model.
Finally! Yes Tifo, incredible channel
Pls do one for wilder at sheff U
fantastic, I would love one on sheffield united, keep up the great content
Please do a video on Dean Smith's Aston Villa? 10 game winning streak etc
Nick Dowling agreed
It's amazing how well sticking the ball in his own net has worked for him
Just curious to know as we're all witnessing so many variations in attacking football nowadays, is Jurgen Klopp influenced by Bielsa? Tactically (and on paper too perhaps) Gegenpressing is a touch different to Bielsissme.. But Klopp's sides (especially Liverpool) play alot like Bielsa's Argentina side before the 2002 world cup (especially the quick one touch counters and counter pressing)...
It'd never happen but I'd love him coaching at Bayern.
Please do a video on Bilbao's tactics under Bielsa
Hopefully Leeds will win the playoffs and return to the PL!
Its the same
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Will you do a Sheffield United and their Overlapping CB's?
Seconded
Tifo should highlight that Newcastle and Wolves the most successful sides in the Premier League of the promotion sides play 3 at the back the same as Sheff Utd play.
Could it mean Sheff Utd will be the next surprise package next season?
It's a daunting prospect but I am 100% sure that we will play the same way. This will probably mean we take a few spankings but I think it gives us a chance of winning games.
@@andygarrod5611 Wilder even said he thought we'd get d*cked in the prem đ. I don't think we'll draw many games at all. As you said we'll get battered by some teams but equally there'll be a lot of teams that haven't a clue how to play against us. Same as when we came to the champ and shocked everyone
@@andygarrod5611 There are none of these tactics vids on Wilder's United anywhere on youtube either. I don't know whether that's because we went under the radar (at least in the media's eyes) to get promoted or if no one can actually wrap their head around our playstyle
The PL needs Bielsa and Bielsa needs the PL.
*tomanutdfans* Love ole but imagine United with Bielsa in charge... Rashford's pace and Greenwood's finishing
If you want a beautiful football go for it
But knowing bielsa he will bottle every single important matches, I do rather stick with ole than bielsa tbh.
mata Hari: considering the number of Leeds fans who have probably seen this vid & read your comment, I'm surprised that you haven't got more than one uptick for it (as things stand). Personally, I couldn't agree more with the final part of your last sentence, so there yer go... have yourself another "like". Well done m8.
Would it work though? Teams will park the bus against United and they will be vulnerable to counters with all their players out of position.
Do a video about Sheffield Unitedâs rise to the premier league
Leeds really need to keep Bielsa happy and they'll return to the glory days, I truly believe that
You werenât wrong. Leeds champions of the championship!
and 9th place in the premier League!
And now promoted congrats Leeds
Worked like a charm against Derby County.
Blkhole02 3 of 4 .... you right xD
Pontus Jansson, well there's a Spartan for you. Molon Labe.
How long are you gunna ignore sheffield utd for?
james thorner 100% agreed, all Leeds, Leeds, Leeds on here
smitemeomightysmiter --- Like the Leeds fans did when Tifo made a Norwich video you mean? ;)
james thorner Stop crying
Well I'm a Yeovil fan, but I can't help but be impressed by what Chris Wilder has achieved there. With a tight budget and an innovative brand of football
Leeds would have automatic promotion if we didnât sell chris wood heâs the clinical finisher we now need. Wembley here we come
No
I prefer roofe
And Guys They r Back!!!!.
Itâs good, but itâs no Chrisy Wilder Sheffield United
Do you still stand by those words?
@@bramleydragon of course I do! He tuck us from league 1 to the prem in 3 season as well as besting Bielsa to get there! One shit season doesnât change that đ
@@Haachy Do you think his sacking was harsh?
@@bramleydragon half and half. Iâve got loyalty to him... but he was been a arse
@@Haachy you're not wrong, but in the conflict with club board and owners he was right. And I care about someone being right more than about them being a knob.
Do Chris wilders sheff united tactics
No one cares, even though they got promoted đ
Here you go Iâll do it: shithouse get a lucky break and give it to Billy sharp. Some more shithousing then a lucky break give it to Sharp. Hoof it give it to sharp. Pass back to Henderson, try shithousing then give it to Jack Clarke to Pablo and 0-1 đ
soultied1919 hahahahahahahahah yet they got automatics over you , must be good then
Lance Hopper no one cares about Leeds either
Aston Villa FC Forever quite right, they did some supreme fruitful shithousing. We didnât even have to give them a goal either đ
Tifo football, do you have any references that go into detail about what you have explained in this video?
massive respect to marcelo bielsa for letting aston villa score the other dayđđđ
Make a video of Crawley's tactics yesterday..
Whoâs watching this during/after Arsenal?
You were.
Could you make a video on Daniel Farke, the Norwich city boss, who has just led them to PL qualification?
We already did.
I hope they'll win play-offs and get in PL.
0:27 every training vid u literally see them running and thats itđđ virtually.
Liverpool played sort of the same system all season long. Didn't they? I'd love to see a tactical video on Liverpool of 2018/19.
Went through two playoff failures in the mid 00's. Don't want to go through another failure. We've gotta be in the Premier League again. The stumbles of the past few weeks have been so frustrating....Bielsa in the PL will be hilarious and awesome to watch.
I think it's better than Sarriball.
Same. I think it is much more compatible to English football's overall more physical style compared to Sarriball.
With the players available to each team stylistically I agree
@Ammo Rah Sarri had stars and money, fuckwit. Bielsa works with nothing. He's makes stars.
Jordan Warner Sarri did it at Napoli incredibly well, and Napoli is a good team, but before Sarri they were nowhere near the level of Juventus.
Highly specific to a team though, if you want to run a system like his you need your players to be incredibly athletic to keep up with the amount of movement he wants. It's the equivalent of the pressing you see a Klopp side doing when they are defending, but to do it on attack
Make Slavia Prague video please