Leeds United legend Lucas Radebe backs Marcelo Bielsa's team to be playing in Europe 'in the next five years' as defender known as 'The Chief' recalls time he was shot back home in South Africa, eating Yorkshire pudding and drinking Tetley Bitter!

Daily Mail | October 17, 2020

Leeds United legend Lucas Radebe is backing his former club to make a play for European football under manager Marcelo Bielsa.

The Premier League newcomers have enjoyed an impressive return to top-flight football to point towards a season of more than simply fighting relegation.

And Radebe, who made 256 appearances for the Elland Road club during their previous stretch in England's top division, believes his ex-club will break back into European football sooner rather than later - provided Bielsa stays in charge.

Lucas Radebe prepares to tackle Derby's Deon Burton during a 5-0 Leeds win in March 1998

Portsmouth forward Yakubu feels the full force of Radebe at Elland Road in April 2005

'While Marcelo is there, I believe they will play in Europe soon.