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Chris Kamara backs Leeds United to shock Liverpool as he makes Marcelo Bielsa admission

Chris Kamara has backed Leeds United to thrive under a pressure-less atmosphere at Anfield against Liverpool.

The Whites make their Premier League return in the toughest way possible on Saturday as they face Jurgen Klopp's reigning champions.

Yet Kamara believes Leeds will go into the game knowing that there is no pressure on them to win, which makes them a dangerous prospect.

The Sky Sports pundit was also full of praise for Marcelo Bielsa and said he cannot wait to see how the Whites boss approaches this season.

Beren Cross on Bielsa's pre-Liverpool press conference

He told Footstock: "Marcelo Bielsa has done a brilliant job and he deserves all the plaudits he’s been given.

"The one thing that’s really caught my eye since he’s been there is the high press he instils in his players. It perhaps went against Leeds slightly in his first season, where they just ran out of steam in the play-offs, but since then they’re really impressed me and many others with their work rate.

"It’s the thing that Liverpool are going to have to look out for because it really can unsettle teams, especially if they’re not used to it.

"I can’t wait to see how he gets on in the Premier League. Will he stick to his guns and go with that high press or will he be slightly conservative given the scale of the opposition?

"It’s an absolutely fascinating conundrum and if there’s anyone who can get it right then it’s that man Bielsa. He’s a fantastic tactician and I’m really looking forward to seeing how he sets his teams up this season."

He added: "It doesn’t come much harder than an opening game against the Premier League champions, but whichever way it goes, I think it’s going to have little bearing on Leeds’ season.

"Of course they’ll be looking to win the game and they’ll go out with that mindset, but I almost see it as freebie for them.

"The fans aren’t going to judge them on the result of this game and that makes them a very dangerous proposition for Liverpool.

"Playing without pressure makes things considerably easier and there’s enough talent in that side to cause Jurgen Klopp’s side problems."

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