MARCO BIELSA is keeping his promotion-chasing Leeds stars on their toes by getting them to weigh in from home everyday after completing gruelling workouts.
The coronavirus outbreak has put the kibosh on football fixtures for Leeds and other clubs across the country.
Marco Bielsa wants his players to be in top condition when EFL games eventually resume. Leeds have won five of their last six matches.Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
But no-nonsense Bielsa is refusing to let his players take their foot of the pedal – literally.
The Argentinian coach is determined to make sure his players are in tip-top condition when the EFL eventually resumes.
And he’s took the decision to send fitness staff out on Tuesday to deliver bikes and weights to his first team and number of Under-23s.
Leeds, who are top of the EFL, have been waiting 16 years to return to the Premier League.
The club, who are a point of ahead their rivals West Brom, have won five of their last six matches.
Reports claim the club have had a bit more time to prepare their response to the coronavirus outbreak what with owner Andrea Radrizzani’s Milan connection and awareness of the situation in Italy.
Leeds became one of the first clubs in England to reduce the visitors’ access to their training ground to avoid any potential spreaders.
They also ramped up cleaning at the facility and hired more staff to help maintain their high hygiene standards.
Leeds players are reported to be desperate to get back out on the pitch and help their club achieve their Premier League promotion dream.
And they hope the season will eventually recommence and give them the chance to do just that.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
