Premier League Club Sacks Their Manager After Suffering Embarrassing Home Defeat

• Leeds United have confirmed the sacking of Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa and will announce replacement on Monday, 28 February
• The Premier League club have failed to get good result so far this season and are the bottom of the table
• In an announcement made by the club, they thanked Marcelo Bielsa for his time and wished him luck in future

Leeds United have officially announced the sacking of their manager Marcelo Bielsa following the club's embarrassing home defeat against Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday, 26 February.

This latest development brings an end to Marcelo Bielsa's four-year stint with Leeds United and would be remembered for promoting the club back to the Premier League.

But following their promotion back to the English topflight, things have not been rosy for Leeds United and there are concerns for the club not to relegate this term.

Leeds United chiefs were not happy with their defeat against Tottenham and they felt that another manager should come in and continue the job.

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According to the official statement made by Leeds United, the club's chairman Andrea Radrizzani explained that the decision to fire Bielsa was a tough one.

Andrea Radrizzani's statement on sacking Bielsa

''This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club.

“With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road. He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to us all.''

What is Leeds United's current position on the Premier League table?

After 26 games played so far this season in the Premier League, Leeds United are currently occupying 16th position on the table with 23 points.

Premier League club now lead the race to sign impressive Napoli striker Victor Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how English Premier League side Newcastle United are now leading the race to sign Nigerian international Victor Osimhen who has been impressive for Napoli.

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The Super Eagles' forward joined the Italian outfit from French club Lille back in September 2020 and has been a key member under Luciano Spalletti.

Osimhen has found the back of the net 21 times in 51 appearances for the Partenopei in all competitions which have attracted interest from other clubs.

Although his contract with Napoli runs until 2025, the 23-year-old has been linked with a move away from Naples in recent times.