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"We don't need a new coach, we need a revolution. He's a revolutionary," Foster said.
Bielsa's tutelage transformed Kalvin Phillips into arguably the best midfielder in England, and catapulted Patrick Bamford into national team selection. It's no surprise those two were among the first to salute their departed boss when he was relieved of his duties on Sunday. Teams such as Burnley, praised for their 'proper English football' and pragmatic defence, conceded more goals than Leeds last season, while scoring 29 fewer.
It's difficult to correlate the plight of a fallen giant of English club football with an international team on the other side of the world, but there are parallels.Bielsa's ability to get the most out of players simply by out-working everyone else would fit seamlessly into an ultra-fit, ultra-physical breed of player that traditionally comes out of Australian football.
The cult of Bielsa is difficult to understand unless you've been swept up in it - despite never spending more than a couple of years at any job, he is beloved by Newell's, Chile, Athletic, and Leeds fans alike.
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