Junior Firpo of Leeds United expresses his preference for relegation with Marcelo Bielsa over staying in the Premier League under Jesse Marsch.

The departure of Marcelo Bielsa from Leeds United continues to loom large over the club, with former player Junior Firpo opening up about the impact of the Argentine manager’s exit. In a recent interview, Firpo revealed the strong bond between the players and Bielsa, stating that they would have rather gone down with him two seasons ago than remain in the Premier League without him. As Leeds United navigates through a period of coaching changes and struggles, Bielsa’s departure is clearly felt, both on and off the pitch.

Former Barcelona and Real Betis full-back Junior Firpo has opened up about his time at Leeds United in a recent interview. The 27-year-old admitted that the Leeds players would have rather been relegated with Marcelo Bielsa two seasons ago than remain in the Premier League without him. Firpo also praised Sporting Director Victor Orta and spoke about his difficult decision to leave Barcelona. He described Bielsa as “obsessive with detail” and expressed the emotional impact of his departure. Since Bielsa’s exit, Leeds has seen a tough run with several different coaches taking charge before Daniel Farke was appointed. Bielsa, on the other hand, has moved on to the Uruguayan national team, currently sitting second in the South American World Cup qualifiers.