Rodgers and Bielsa prove the benefits of keeping it simple

The shortage of Premier League fixtures on Saturday meant Swansea’s flattening of Fulham took centre stage on Match of the Day, with their manager Brendan Rodgers interviewed by Gary Lineker via video link.

Rodgers and Bielsa prove the benefits of keeping it simple

“Well done, you’ve been great to watch all season,” said Lineker.

Rodgers shifted awkwardly, appearing slightly embarrassed by the praise. “He has done an extraordinarily brilliant job, it’s like a version of Barcelona’s style,” Lineker enthused, as the MOTD pundits salivated over speeded-up video of Swansea knocking the ball around in deft little triangles.

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