Morning folks.
Came across the article in the link below -
https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/carlos-corberan-justifies-marcelo-bielsa-23978494
The significant part is contained in these paragraphs -
"Corberan has certainly seized his opportunity this season but he has done so after making several tweaks from his first season in management. Last season, his Huddersfield side had the worst defensive record in the division, conceding 71 goals. The former Leeds assistant had initially tried to carry Bielsa's man-marking system over to Huddersfield, to no great effect. They conceded a high number of goals from crosses and struggled for a reliable goalkeeper.
In the summer, Corberan appeared to have learnt from some of the things that went wrong last season and changed his defensive system to a zonal one with more of a mid-block (where a team holds a defensive shape around the halfway line and presses at specific moments). Defensive signings were made in the shape of ex-Leeds man, Tom Lees and Chelsea loanee, Levi Colwill, as well as a new goalkeeper in Lee Nicholls. Those changes led to only 47 concessions this season. Only six Championship teams conceded fewer.
Another area that the Spaniard has harnessed this season is set-pieces. Huddersfield have some good forwards for the league, but not those that would generally be associated with promotion winners. Jordan Rhodes would have been in the past, but he is now in the twilight years of his career. Corberan seemed to notice this and realised that his sides' best chance of scoring enough goals to push up the table was to maximise their ability to score from corners and free-kicks. It was a clever routine which allowed Rhodes to score a back-post winner to send Town to Wembley. That was the Terriers' 21st set-piece goal of the season."
It's a crying shame that Bielsa was so stubborn that he couldn't or wouldn't adapt - even when confronted with the horror results of December, January and particularly February. Factor in the poor player recruitment of last summer and January and it's plain to see why we are where we are.
Whichever league we finish up in next season, it's to be hoped that Marsch mirrors Corberan's vision, wisdom, adaptability, effective player recruitment and ability to successfully implement his own playing style.
Regarding the relationship between Bielsa and Corberan, it's sad to note that in the end it was the pupil who showed the tutor the way forward.
Tonight is in the lap of the footballing gods. Let's hope that results do not leave us with the prospect of relegation on the back of a catastrophic goal difference.
MOT
Learn and Adapt
posted on 19/5/22
Regarding the relationship between Bielsa and Corberan, it's sad to note that in the end it was the pupil who showed the tutor the way forward.
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I'm not sure that you can say that at this stage.
Bielsa transformed a team to playoff at first attempt, champions at second and amazing finish in third.
posted on 19/5/22
comment by Jonty (U4614)
posted 13 minutes ago
Regarding the relationship between Bielsa and Corberan, it's sad to note that in the end it was the pupil who showed the tutor the way forward.
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I'm not sure that you can say that at this stage.
Bielsa transformed a team to playoff at first attempt, champions at second and amazing finish in third.
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And in the fourth? Whilst there has been much speculation about what went on behind the scenes, I do feel his legacy been damaged.
posted on 19/5/22
Wilko, I do as well, but Corberan still in champ, has a bit of a way to go before you can say he's taught Bielsa a thing or two.
posted on 19/5/22
comment by Dave The Jackal (U22179)
posted 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
Total neutral, but hope you stay up as well. Top flight is better with clubs like Leeds in it (no offence, Burnley).
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Yup would rather Leeds and Everton stayed up too...Watford should not be allowed near EPL lol
posted on 19/5/22
For me his legacy remains. Okay so this season went a bit sour, but what he did previous bought him far more credit with me. Not just on the pitch - his demeanour and conduct off it. Won't see his like too often. It was those idiosynchrosies that made the guy - possibly undid him in the end, but they were the thing about him that made him unique.
Getting rid was right and wrong at the same time. Worst aspect of the season in my mind, whatever the outcome may be.
posted on 19/5/22
I think that Bielsa only willing to sign one year contracts was a major factor. I think he knew this to be his last season, and what was offered up in January were Marsch’s or 49ers picks. In hindsight, new man should have come in in January or not at all.
posted on 19/5/22
Correrán has taught Bielsa the value of adapting. The evidence is there if what happens when you don’t get adjust or adapt, and the statistics back it up. if you teach a sport like cricket also, that willingness is essential if there is to be any improvement.
With respect to achievements, starting out in the middle of a pandemic with training restrictions and without crowds is argueable not helpful. He has proven himself second season in more than sufficient manner. I am 100% sure that exactly like Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino, he has examined areas of Bielsa’s coaching methods which he felt needed adjusting or adding to.
I have said many times, had Bielsa been willing to adapt to the unfortunate circumstances we have had to endure with injuries, but more pertinently, to the fact that other teams becoming familiar with and confident about countering Bielsa’s approach to the game.
Some other teams adapated specifically to us
and several mangers openly admitted that they had taken this into account when they play Leeds.
Adapting style and approach is critical, but Bielsa was unwilling, and seemingly relaxed about losing games 4,5,6,7 to nil, without any sense that a change of approach was needed to avoid relegation.
If Huddersfield beat Forest in the final and get promoted, I guess we’ll see, relative to the financial backing Bielsa received, how well he fares in the Premier League.
posted on 19/5/22
Good post Ellando, maybe Corberan would be a good replacement for JM as we seem all over the shop at the moment with him whether it's on the touchline or at inerviews ! Plus Corberan knows our players very well.
posted on 19/5/22
Personally I don't think there was much wrong with Bielsas system. The difference was we just didn't have the players to fulfill the system this year. Bielsas biggest issue for me was having a small squad.
posted on 2/6/22
Regarding the relationship between Bielsa and Corberan, it's sad to note that in the end it was the pupil who showed the tutor the way forward.
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Hopefully we can put this Corberan showing Bielsa how to do it nonsense behind us now.