Micah Richards shares what Leeds fans have been telling him that he’s found ‘incredible’

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Micah Richards has expressed his dismay at Leeds United sacking Marcelo Bielsa last week.

The popular pundit says he’s spoken to Whites fans who’ve all said it was the wrong decision.

Leeds parted company with Bielsa last Sunday in wake of the 4-0 loss to Tottenham at Elland Road.

It was a difficult and controversial decision which prompted fans and players alike to pay tribute to the coach.

Leeds then moved quickly to bring in his replacement, with Jesse Marsch taking the Whites reins on Monday.

The 48-year-old last managed Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig, leaving by mutual agreement in December.

Prior to that, Marsch made a name for himself in Europe at Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg.

The American isn’t likely to deviate from the Bielsa blueprint, but he’s likely to make some tweaks.

Despite Marsch getting a warm welcome at Elland Road, the way Bielsa’s tenure ended was a bitter pill to swallow.

“I am convinced he would have kept them up”

Richards, writing in the Daily Mail, described a mood of heartache and “devastation” around Leeds.

He is convinced Bielsa would’ve done enough to keep the Whites up and then kick on in the summer.

Nonetheless, Richards wished Marsch well in his fight to keep Leeds in the Premier League.

“The mood around Leeds has changed this week.

“I know and speak to a lot of Leeds fans and the devastation they feel about Marcelo Bielsa’s sacking is incredible.

“Not one of them has told me it was the right decision. I’m in full agreement.

“Leeds were naive at times under Bielsa and things needed tweaking defensively to stop the amount of goals they were conceding.

“But I am convinced he would have kept them up and, if not, they could have made a fresh start in the summer.

“I hope Jesse Marsch can keep them in the top flight.”

Leeds are in action early on Saturday afternoon, taking on Leicester away.