Any decision to remove Marcelo Bielsa from his perch as Leeds United manager is one which required quiet consideration, contemplation and extensive reflection from chairman and majority shareholder Andrea Radrizzani.
The Italian businessman relieved previous manager Paul Heckingbottom from his duties following a disappointing end to the 2017/18 campaign in the Championship, but his current predicament is uncharted territory altogether.
The executive walked a tight-rope; financial consequences could prove severe if Leeds continue on their current run and return to the second tier. However, relieving Bielsa of his post would risk a public relations disaster, particularly as there is no guarantee a new regime will deliver the results Radrizzani desperately needs to retain Leeds' Premier League status.
