Leeds manager Bielsa: We didn't deserve West Ham defeat

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26 Sep 2021 • 8:32 AM MYT
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Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa insists they didn't deserve defeat at home to West Ham.

Raphinha had put the hosts ahead after just 20 minutes, but the Hammers hit back through a deflected Jarrod Bowen effort that was later ruled a Junior Firpo own goal.

As time waned, however, Antonio was on hand to apply a calm finish past the advancing Ilian Meslier to ensure victory.

“It's a game where we did a lot to deserve not to lose," Bielsa explained.

“We came up against an opponent who is going through a great moment, at the moment.

“The impression I have is that in the second half it was difficult to get the ball to the opposing half. We defend a lot and too close to our own box.

“In situations like that sometimes it is difficult to avoid the opponent from scoring.

“When a team goes through a good period of form, it's easier for them to get what they are looking for.

“When a team like ours goes through a lower moment, what they deserve is difficult for them to obtain it.

“We didn't play for the draw. There were moments in the game where they overcame us.

“That wasn't a consequence of our intentions, it was a product of the dispute that was on play."


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