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What is 'Bielsa burnout'? Leeds United coach's tactical weakness explained

The Argentine's style of play has plenty of admirers, but it is built on a foundation of intense will - to run, to press, to win the ball back

Marcelo Bielsa is a coach who has earned a reputation as a master tactician and his school of thought regarding the game of football has many students, most notably Pep Guardiola.

However, while Bielsa's philosophy and meticulous nature have been lauded at teams across three continents, his methods have not necessarily yielded the results he would have hoped to have achieved.

The Argentine, who has been tasked with returning Leeds United to the Premier League, has a relatively bare trophy cabinet, enjoying limited success with Newell's, Argentina and Velez.