Patrick Bamford recently shared a story about his training session with Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa on the My Mate’s A Footballer podcast on BBC Sounds. During a session of murderball, a high-intensity training exercise, Bielsa was pushing Bamford to his limits. Bamford admitted that he ended up losing his temper and arguing back, something he wouldn’t typically do, especially with Bielsa. However, after the training session, they would have a discussion about the disagreement and what Bielsa was expecting from him.
Bamford explained that under Bielsa, disagreements were quickly resolved after a calm discussion. He emphasized that the next day, he would always approach Bielsa and admit if he was wrong or apologize for his outburst. The striker emphasized that their disagreements never lingered and they were always able to move past it and focus on training and improving together.
Bielsa’s approach to coaching has been praised by many players at Leeds United as it encourages open communication and mutual respect between players and coaches. Disagreements are seen as opportunities for growth rather than personal attacks, allowing players to develop their skills while maintaining positive relationships with their managers.
If you want to hear the full episode and learn more about Bamford’s experiences with Bielsa and Leeds, you can listen to it on BBC Sounds. The podcast offers insights into the relationships between players and managers and provides an in-depth look into the world of professional football.
