The evolution of Bielsaball?

Last season Marcelo Bielsa’s philosophy and style of football were a breath of fresh air, not just to Leeds United but to the Championship as a whole. We played the ball out from the back, pressed teams and bombed forward like the best in the Premier League. We sparkled and dazzled and led the way for most of the season but sadly it was not quite enough to see us promoted.

This season feels different, more pragmatic, less exciting. We still dominate games and are far more secure at the back but we seem to have lost a bit of that spark going forwards. Yet, we are better off that we were at the same stage last season, we have won more games.

Has Beilsa evolved his tactics for a Championship promotion push? Is he being more pragmatic? Has it dulled the excitement? Ultimately will it lead to promotion?

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