Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa comments on European Super League

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Marcelo Bielsa has been quoted by BBC Live’s coverage of Leeds United’s late draw with Liverpool as saying that football fans should not be surprised that the rich and powerful are looking to create a European Super League.

Leeds continued their unbeaten Premier League run to five games – despite facing the likes of Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool in that run – thanks to Diego Llorente’s late header on Monday night, cancelling out Sadio Mane’s opener.

The post-match questions should have been full of praise for a Leeds side that remain in tenth place but are level on points with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners are one of six English sides that have signed up to the Super League.

Bielsa was asked about the Super League and the Argentine manager stated that he is not surprised that those with the power to do so are looking to exercise their ability to do so – and obviously, criticised the potential breakaway.

“It shouldn’t surprise us. In all walks of life the powerful look after their own and don’t worry about the rest. They forget about the rest. The powerful are more rich and the weak are poorer. It doesn’t do good to football in general.

“There are a lot of structures that should have prevented these forces from coming. For me sincerely I am not surprised because in all walks of life same thing happens, so why wouldn’t it happen in football,” Bielsa said.

TBR’s view – Bielsa hits the nail on the head, once again

Bielsa’s press conferences and utter intelligence within those moments he shares with reporters have been intriguing throughout his three-year spell at Leeds. Rarely does the Argentine ever get something wrong.

His comments are right on the money and strike a chord with supporters up and down the country. Hard-working fans that earn the money to watch their sides play football – something the Super League would take away.

A mid-week Super League would remove the competitiveness of domestic football on the weekend – and it is likely to cost a lot more to watch, given the teams competing. It is a stain on football.