'I give up! - Bielsa struggles to pronounce 'Ipswich' during press conference

Leeds manager Marco Bielsa hit a stumbling block as he addressed the media on Monday morning.

The Argentine, who hardly speaks English, was looking ahead to his side's last game of the regular Championship season when he found himself struggling to pronounce the name of his team's opponents.

Leeds, who must settle for the play-offs after Sunday's controversial draw against Sheffield United, travel to Ipswich on Sunday.

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However, Bielsa, who was joined by his interpreter, proceeded to say 'Is-pitch' and 'Ip-swit' before shaking his head and saying 'Okay, I give up' as he read his notes.

The moment drew laughter from the journalists present, taking the edge off what had been a serious press conference following Sunday's events at Bramall Lane.

Bielsa's sportsmanlike decision to allow Aston Villa to score unopposed in Sunday's 1-1 draw drew praise given what is at stake for the Championship club.

Leeds, who are looking to secure promotion to the Premier League, netted the opener through Mateusz Klich in controversial circumstances as Villa's Jonathan Kodjia lay injured on the pitch, sparking a melee.

Villa's Anwar Al Ghazi was sent off for his role in the ensuing protests after which Bielsa asked his players to allow the visitors to score unchallenged when the game was restarted.

The draw meant that second-placed Sheffield United joined leaders Norwich City in earning promotion to the top flight while third-placed Leeds' hopes lie in winning the Championship playoffs, with West Bromwich Albion and Villa also involved.