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Ricky Charlesworth

'Perfect example' - Pundit hails the meticulous work of Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa

It has become a common theme in recent weeks.

Ex-players, pundits and even current managers coming out in praise of Leeds United's manager Marcelo Bielsa.

The Argentine's unique methods of management have captivated plenty of people since his arrival in England in the summer of 2018.

Jamie O'Hara, the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder-turned-pundit, is the latest to join in with the admiration of the Whites ' boss.

O'Hara, speaking on national radio station talkSPORT, said that he is about to read a new book out on Bielsa and that he had begun to admire his style of managing thanks to the popular Take Us Home documentary.

O'Hara highlighted the 64-year-old's discipline as one of his strengths.

"I really like his style and how he is as a manager," said O'Hara. "He's very intense. He's a bit like (Pep) Guardiola.

"His preparation is very meticulous.

"I really like him, I think he is a fantastic manager.

"As a manager and a coach he’s the perfect example of what you need to be to get to the top.

"Everything about him is bang on. There's attention to detail with everything that he does.

"You can see why he gets the best out of the players he's got and you can see why he's had a great career.

"I love his detail on some of the things he does."

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