A lot of Leeds United fans have flocked to a tweet with quotes from Diego Simeone.
Andrew Haigh relayed the quotes which appear to have surfaced back in 2016 (as per FourFourTwo).
The Yorkshire Evening Post has also relayed the exact same quotes as pictured in the tweet below.
Interestingly, the quotes from the world-renowned Atletico Madrid manager (as per These Football Times) have got these Leeds fans wanting Simeone to become their next manager after fellow Argentinian and ‘influence’ Marcelo Bielsa.
Diego Simeone: "I have the influence of several coaches: Bielsa, Eriksson, Basile, they have all left a mark. Bielsa taught me the most." #lufc
— Andrew Haigh (@AndrewHaigh) March 11, 2020
Simeone is made for Leeds United #LUFC
— Craig Trapps (@Trappsradio) March 11, 2020
Next Leeds manager
— Roobster ?? (@roobster123) March 11, 2020
Bring him home lads ???
— Meefloaf (@Meefloaf) March 11, 2020
Bielsa one season In prem then get Simeone in.
— mozza (@nathmlufc) March 11, 2020
Other Whites supporters, though, doubt how much of an influence Bielsa has been because of the style of play that Simeone plays and also the Atletico boss’ personality.
Really??? I doubt he taught the dark arts
— Pete Flinton (@backseatpete) March 11, 2020
But have polar opposite styles.
— James Jagger (@James_Jagger) March 11, 2020
I’m a Leeds fan but really? If he had most influence surely play similar instead of complete opposite
— Ben Robinson (@Robbotherhino83) March 12, 2020
What do we think?
Simeone’s revelations mean that Bielsa can count Pep Guardiola, Mauricio Pochettino, and Simeone amongst his many admirers. To us, that shows just how impressive Bielsa is.
Do you believe Simeone is influenced by Bielsa?
Yes, he is a genius who has inspired others
No, Simeone is nothing like Bielsa
We think that he would gain even more plaudits if he can get Leeds promoted to the Premier League.
The Whites have nine games left and are seven points clear of third, so they are in a good place to find themselves in the top flight next year.