Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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Re: Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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NO.
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Re: Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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Not a jot.
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Re: Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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I like it, to be honest. It contributes to his man of mystery persona. :D
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Sniffer wrote:I like it, to be honest. It contributes to his man of mystery persona. :D
I like the way you think, Sniffer :)
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Re: Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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I bet Klopp wishes he took the same approach after his last post-match interview ... I'm sure the 10 seconds or so to calm and think would have helped him! The flip-side is I liked Klopp's spontaneous answers. Confirmed what we always knew about Wilder (selfish).
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Re: Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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No not at all, his language is displayed on the pitch every week.
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Re: Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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No problem. He probably speaks English better than most of the squad anyway.
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Re: Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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Can't see this going to a recount :D
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Re: Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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Biesla speaks the language of beautiful football!

Never knew it was a problem to be honest but I'm sure some in the media like to stir it up that he does not speak English (mainly to them). Lets be honest Spanish is a better sounding language anyways. The thing is he does speak English and can speak and understand English and i think Kalvin Phillips says he does in the dressing room.
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Re: Does it bother you that Bielsa doesn't speak English?

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Not in the slightest.

In various interviews (Bamford? Phillips?) it has been said he speaks English ok.

But we have to remember Bielsa is a perfectionist. And also no matter whom he encounters in his job - referees, opposition managers or media people - he wants to treat them with respect.

I'd suggest he's aware his English is not 100% and, as a respect to the media, he delegates the translation/interpretation to the young Colombian guy.
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