Leeds manager Bielsa can't ignore defensive failings


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Aston Villa - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - February 27, 2021 Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa Pool via REUTERS/Naomi Baker

(Reuters) - Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa said he had to take some of the blame for his side's defensive failings after they were beaten 2-0 by West Ham United on Monday.

The Yorkshire club, who returned to the Premier League this season after a 16-year absence, are 11th but have the third-worst defensive record, conceding 46 goals in 27 games.

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