Pep Guardiola has lavished praise on Leeds rival Marcelo Bielsa and described him as 'inspirational'. Guardiola will lock horns with his close friend and opposite number tomorrow when Manchester City travel to Elland Road to take on top flight newcomers Leeds.
Bielsa is regarded as a god by Leeds fans after taking the Yorkshire club back to the top flight for the first time in 16 years.The Argentine has followed this up with two wins from his first three league games to see Leeds sitting in the top half of the table.
Guardiola spent time with Bielsa in South America to study his coaching methods and tactics.The Spaniard has gone on to become one of the greatest managers of all time - but Guardiola still regards Bielsa as someone he has the.
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