When I arrived, the situation was even worse, In this moment I don’t find the words for our supporters”– Javi Gracia risks anger of Leeds fans as he insists Whites were worse before his arrival after B/Mouth defeat

Leeds United boss Javi Gracia has insisted that the situation at the Whites was worse when he arrived than it is now.

Gracia has seen his new manager bounce effect quickly go up in smoke and Leeds were thrashed 4-1 by Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.

Leeds are still outside the Premier League relegation zone, but with four games left, against Manchester City, Newcastle United, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, many fans fear the worst.

The Whites have lost four of their last five games and have been shipping goals at an alarming rate.

Gracia though insists the situation was worse before he arrived, telling a press conference following the Bournemouth loss: “When I arrived, the situation was even worse.

“Of course the last results are tough for all of us.

I try to insist in the things we need to improve. If we concede it’s difficult to get the results we need. We have to be more consistent defending.

I don’t like to speak about our situation but at this moment we are in the relegation zone. We need to keep our menality and try to believe and work hard. When I arrive the situation was even worse. We need to change the dynamic and we have four games to do it.

And Gracia is clear that he retains belief in his players, even if he knows that young players can make mistakes as they learn.

“We are a young team, sometimes young players need this process, to make mistakes and learn from them. But I believe in my players”

“Leeds supporters are always with the team. Of course they prefer to be in anther situation but they expect to see the team play better. In this moment I don’t find the words for our supporters.” He said

The Leeds boss will try to inspire a shock win over Manchester City next, as he looks for a precious three points in his side’s battle against relegation.