Morning Leeds-in for 21 May: Pontus Jansson finally comments on playoff loss

Pontus Jansson looked as if he was as devastated as the fans at Elland Road after the loss to Derby County in the playoff semifinals.

Per the Yorkshire Evening Post, Jansson wrote on Instagram:

It shouldn’t end like that.

Still don’t understand it today how it all could end so quickly.

We gave all every single day and deserved more but sometimes you don’t get what you deserve.

I’m proud of my club, team-mates and fans that we never gave up.

Thanks for all support and all the efforts during the year.

Does this mean that Jansson is staying for another year at Elland Road? Who knows, and at this point he may not even know if he’s gonna stay. Either way, the Sweden international wears his heart on his sleeve and it showed.

On to the links.

Leeds United Links

So much more than promotion rests on Marcelo Bielsa’s shoulders. [FourFourTwo]

England and English Football Links

Former Swansea City manager Graham Potter is now the manager at Brighton & Hove Albion. [BBC.com]

Timm Klose has signed a new deal that will keep him at Norwich City. [FourFourTwo]

World Football Links

Club León outlasted Club América and will now face off against Tigres UANL for Mexico’s Liga MX title. [FMF State of Mind]

Orlando City is taking a risk by selling tickets promoting visits from star players of other clubs. [The Mane Land]

Parma beat Fiorentina 1-0 over the weekend, continuing Fiorentina’s losing streak and slide down into the relegation battle. [Viola Nation]

Francesco Totti inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame. [Chiesa di Totti]

Bologna drew 3-3 with Lazio, guaranteeing that they will not be relegated. [Football-Italia.net]

AC Milan player ratings from the Milan 2-0 victory over Frosinone. [AC Milan Offside]