Marcelo Bielsa: The Foundation of Success at Leeds United

Salim Lamrani, Marcelo Bielsa's interpreter, provides an inside story of Leeds United's 2018/19 campaign, revealing the secrets behind Bielsa's methods and the club's promotion to the Premier League in the following season. Lamrani showcases Bielsa's unwavering loyalty to a possession-based style of play, emphasizing rapid transitions, changes of tempo, and constant attack.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2022
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Marcelo Bielsa's interpreter during his first season in charge of Leeds United, Salim Lamrani, played a pivotal role in the club's remarkable journey. As a privileged witness to that historic 2018/19 campaign, Lamrani shares the inside story of how Leeds came within a hair's breadth of returning to the Premier League before securing promotion in the following season, ending a 16-year exile.

Lamrani delves into the secrets behind Bielsa's methods, beginning with the intense pre-season demands he imposes on his players. He explains how Bielsa's unwavering loyalty to a highly effective style of play, based on possession, collective coverage, rapid transitions, changes of tempo, and constant attack, is non-negotiable. Through match-by-match analysis, Lamrani weaves a fascinating narrative and paints an intimate portrait of a unique football genius.

Bielsa's impact on the players of Leeds United was profound, transforming them into actors in an unforgettable epic that resonated with millions of supporters. Lamrani's book provides a captivating glimpse into the world of Bielsa, offering a deeper understanding of his tactics, philosophy, and the remarkable journey of Leeds United.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 145 x 223 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801501385