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Leeds fans left heartbroken over uncertainty of Marcelo Bielsa's unsung hero
Leeds United on Sunday was met with an outpouring of emotion from fans – and not all of it was directed towards the outgoing manager.Bielsa was sacked after Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Tottenham left Leeds precariously placed in 16th position, two points above the relegation zone.The Argentine has been hugely successful with the Whites since taking over in June 2018, bringing them up from the Championship before securing ninth place last season.Leeds’ decision to let him go has sparked plenty of debate online, despite the team losing their last four games by an aggregate score of 17-2."This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club," said chairman Andrea Radrizzani.What Radrizzani didn’t address – but many fans did – was the fate of a familiar face: Bielsa’s interpreter.Andres Clavijo has endeared himself to fans by standing by Bielsa’s side in post-match interviews over the past three and a half years.Clavijo is the first team performance analyst at Leeds, but his grasp of Spanish and English has seen him take up a more prominent role.HAVE YOUR SAY! Who should Leeds appoint as their next manager? Comment below.His day job at Leeds means he surely won’t be following Bielsa out of the door at Elland Road, but his days of translating may well be behind him.Some Leeds fans felt the need to pay tribute to Leeds’ unsung hero on Saturday.“Ahh man, I’ll miss this iconic duo,” one fan wrote alongside a picture of Bielsa and Clavijo.“Naturally everyone upset about Marcelo Bielsa but spare a thought for Andres Clavijo his translator - thanks for your hardwork translating Marcelo's thoughts.” wrote one Leeds supporter.Want to be
