Bielsa sacked: Live updates as Leeds United fans protest outside Elland Road after club sack Marcelo Bielsa

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Fans are gathering outside Elland Road in protest against Leeds United's decision to sack Marcelo Bielsa.

The club confirmed the departure in a statement this morning and are expected to replace him with former RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marsch.

The news comes less than 24 hours after a 4-0 defeat at Elland Road by Tottenham Hotspur.

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Leeds are sitting 16th in the Premier League table, two points clear of the drop zone after a six-game winless streak and four straight defeats at the hands of Everton, Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs.

Follow our blog below for live reactions from Elland Road.

Bielsa sacked: Live updates as fans gather outside Elland Road

Key Events

  • Leeds United have sacked Marcelo Bielsa
  • The club is expected to replace him with former RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marsch
  • Fans say they are ‘devastated’ as they gather outside Elland Road in protest
  • The crowd is building as news of Bielsa’s departure spreads through the city

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