Marcelo Bielsa admits he leaves 'nothing' after Uruguay's World Cup exit | OneFootball

Marcelo Bielsa made a stark admission after a rare flash of anger as his Uruguay side went out of the World Cup in the early hours of Saturday.

Uruguay entered Saturday's Group H finale against Spain on two points, a 1-0 defeat sealing a group-stage exit, with Cape Verde taking the runners-up spot.

The former Leeds United boss snapped at a reporter to hurry a pitchside interview, then said: "What do I leave for Uruguayan football? Nothing." The Independent carried his comments.

"Because any contribution that a coach might make to football in a country after three years of work never truly takes hold if results aren't achieved. Fourth place in the qualifiers didn't count for much, and a third-place finish in the Copa America didn't, either."

"I think we deserved to win seven points from the three matches, but we leave with only two points." He added: "I do not leave anything to this country. I couldn't improve the players. I am sad."

Bielsa has been in charge for three years and his Uruguay contract expires this summer after the World Cup.

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