Behind Enemy Lines: Marcelo Bielsa, the humble genius who has inspired a city, and Ben White, the defender Liverpool should sign

Liverpool kick off the defence of the title they won in magnificent fashion last season when they welcome newly-promoted Leeds United to Anfield later on today. And to get the lowdown on the Championship winners Paul Wheelock speaks to Beren Cross, who covers the club for the LeedsLive website. He gives a fascinating insight into Marcelo Bielsa, the enigmatic and highly-respected manager who, in the space of two seasons, has completely transformed Leeds’ fortunes, and awoken one of English football’s true sleeping giants. Beren also tells Blood Red about Bielsa’s big-money summer signings, who could make their debuts at Anfield this evening, and about the player who got away, Brighton centre-back Ben White, who also has his admirers at Liverpool. Enjoy.The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices