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Gabby Agbonlahor launches scathing attack on Marcelo Bielsa after Liverpool thrashing

Gabby Agbonlahor claims Marcelo Bielsa will get Leeds United relegated due to his stubbornness and tactics.

The former Aston Villa striker launched a scathing attack on the Whites boss in the aftermath of Leeds' defeat to Liverpool, claiming he's seen "Sunday League managers that have better tactical awareness than Marcelo Bielsa."

Last night's defeat to Liverpool, leaves the Whites three points above the relegation zone, but their relegation rivals have games in hand.

Burnely have won their last two games and can move above the Whites if they win their games in hand, while Newcastle United are also unbeaten in their last six games.

The Whites have not won since their 3-2 victory over West Ham United over a month ago and are at serious risk of being relegated.

Bielsa's side have the worst defensive record in the entire division, having conceded 56 goals in 25 games.

Speaking on TalkSPORT, Agbonlahor said: "I've been saying this for a long time and people have been getting on my back for saying it.

"I've seen Sunday League managers that have better tactical awareness than Marcelo Bielsa.

"There's knowing the game inside out but then he's managing in the Premier League playing against top, top teams and you go man for man.

"How many times are they going to concede over 20 shots. How many times are Leeds going to be popped.

"This is a record you know to lose 6-0 and 7-0 in one season. It's a record since 1933 I think.

"Bielsa, I've been saying for a long time - yes, getting Leeds promoted and did amazing last season - I called it at the start of the season I said second season syndrome. Everyone is going to find them out, everyone is going to enjoy playing against them.

"Look at the game yesterday, you're playing against one of the best teams in the world and you're going man for man. Honestly, the tactics.

"If I was a Leeds player, I'd be on the phone to my agent saying 'He's killing us, he's killing us.'

"Honestly, I'm baffled by Leeds. I don't want to hear about bravery or they're a really entertaining team to watch. I was listening to the show last night [TalkSPORT] with Jamie O'Hara and [Jason] Cundy.

"Leeds fans were ringing in and they want a change. They want a change and someone who's going to keep them in the Premier League.

"Bielsa could play against a world star XI and he'd go man for man. His tactics are stubborn and they're going to get Leeds relegated."

There's plenty speculation surrounding the future of the Whites head coach.

Bielsa's contract is up at the end of the season and Leeds have been linked with a move for Jesse Marsch as his replacement.

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