Whatever the result at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, Leeds United boss Javi Gracia won’t be tempted to take a peek at the Premier League table on the trip back to West Yorkshire. Leeds could end the day sitting four points above the relegation zone should they pick up the three points in the capital and pile yet more misery on Chelsea, they could also find themselves back in the bottom three if they were to misfire in the capital.
But, Gracia won’t find himself getting hung up on the table as he attempts to lead his side to survival. In fact, the head coach doesn’t like to pay much attention to the league ladder at all and while it seems likely that he’ll have an idea of his own side’s standing, he is focused entirely on results.
He’s urged his squad to have a similar mentality over the coming weeks and months as United attempt to finally build some form and traction this season. In fact, it was one of the first things he said to the group when he arrived at Elland Road last week, as he stood up to introduce himself and his philosophy for the first time.
