Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United - Every word from Marcelo Bielsa's pre-match press conference, Patrick Bamford, Luke Ayling and Robin Koch injury latest

SUNDAY SHOWDOWN: Between new Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.SUNDAY SHOWDOWN: Between new Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.
SUNDAY SHOWDOWN: Between new Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa is speaking to the media this morning ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash at Tottenham Hotspur.

You can follow all the very latest news from the Whites boss as it is said here.

Leeds signed off for the latest international break with a strong performance in a 1-1 draw against Leicester City at Elland Road, a game for which Patrick Bamford, Luke Ayling, Robin Koch, Junior Firpo, Jamie Shackleton and Joe Gelhardt were all out injured.

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Marcelo Bielsa' s Whites have since had two weeks off and return to action against Spurs in boss Antonio Conte's first home league game in charge.

United are approaching the weekend sat 15th in the Premier League table, three points clear of the dropzone.

Spurs are five points better off in ninth.

Marcelo is speaking to the media at 9am and everything that is said will follow here.

Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United - Every word from Marcelo Bielsa press conference

Key Events

  • Sunday 4.30pm kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • Marcelo Bielsa spoke to the media at 9am this morning
  • Six players were injured for Leicester clash before international break

Predicted Leeds line-up at Spurs whilst we wait on news from Marcelo

Members of the press are now nicely gathered via Zoom and Marcelo will be with us at 9am. All the latest news to follow here.

Marcelo takes his seat

“They are not available for the game on Sunday.” Asked how they are progressing: “Positively.” Asked if there is a timescale for their return: “The evolution is controlled on a daily basis and I wouldn’t want to give you a date that won’t be met. When my responses are brief it is because I cannot offer any certainty so I prefer not to say.”

On Leicester display - have the players set a standard?

“Always, when the previous game is an example for the next one, we all perceive it. But after you have to confirm it and put it into practice.”