Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson has insisted that he has developed as a footballer under Marcelo Bielsa’s coaching since last year.
Jansson was again a pivotal player for Leeds this season as they finished third in the Championship and narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League.
Bielsa made him one of the lynchpins of his Leeds side and the defender is equally grateful to the Argentine as he believes he has developed both as a player and a person under his tutelage.
He conceded that he has changed a number of habits under Bielsa’s influence and indicated that the changes have been for the better.
The Sweden international also believes that the long and arduous training sessions under Bielsa have been worth it as the Leeds manager has proven his methods through results with the team.
Speaking to Swedish daily Aftonbladet, Jansson said: “I have had a fantastic development under Bielsa and I know how much he cares about me.
“I have developed as a player and a person and in the way, I train, sleep or eat.
“There has been a tremendous development and everything is more or less thanks to him.
“Sure, there have been tough and many long training sessions.
“But one must realise what he has done with our team and it has been absolutely fantastic.”
Bielsa will hope to keep hold of Jansson next season as he looks to launch another promotion campaign in the Championship.
