Bielsa's Leeds system is perfect for Rogers and Palmer 🔥

The second back of four is not a midfield, but an attacking quartet.

This is interesting but I think Xabi will know what he's doing. He showed at Leverkusen and a little at Real that he can do two different formations. He will switch between them depending on the opposition. Him using a formation preferred by another manager isn't his style. He might use it on the odd occasion but I predict either 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-3.

jamesshearman232mo ago

This is definitely NOT the answer - we’d get overrun in midfield. Why would Alonso copy Bielsa when he’s twice the manager?

amirmir2mo ago

Rogers and Palmer in the same midfield doesn't sit well with me, in terms of control and what they would do without the ball. One needs to go out wide.