Jesse Marsch press conference live: Leeds United team news update ahead of Crystal Palace

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Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch is speaking to the media this afternoon ahead of his team’s trip to Crystal Palace this weekend

Leeds United’s fixture list pits Jesse Marsch against an old foe in Patrick Vieira this weekend as the Whites take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The pair previously did battle in opposing dugouts during their overlapping spell in the United States with New York Red Bulls and New York City FC, respectively.

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Now, in charge at established Premier League teams, the two coaches will lock horns once again as Marsch makes a return to the touchline having served his one-match suspension.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22:  Jesse Marsch, coach of Leeds United speaks at a press conference after the Pre-Season friendly match between Leeds United and Crystal Palace at Optus Stadium on July 22, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22:  Jesse Marsch, coach of Leeds United speaks at a press conference after the Pre-Season friendly match between Leeds United and Crystal Palace at Optus Stadium on July 22, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Jesse Marsch, coach of Leeds United speaks at a press conference after the Pre-Season friendly match between Leeds United and Crystal Palace at Optus Stadium on July 22, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

The Leeds head coach is speaking to reporters at Thorp Arch this afternoon as the Whites look to get back to winning ways following draws with Everton and Aston Villa and defeat at Brentford.

Updates throughout the afternoon here.

Jesse Marsch press conference live: Leeds United team news update ahead of Crystal Palace

Every time we’ve called on him off the bench he’s been fantastic.

Marsch on Leeds’ attack

We feel that Cree Summerville is in the best form since I’ve been here. He’s certainly a factor either from the start or off the bench. Having Willy here, we want to find a way to get him in there. Joffy made a fantastic point to his manager in the Tranmere game that he shouldn’t be left out of the squad.

He’s fully healthy.

When you talk about the start Palace have had, I think you have to talk about the opponents they’ve had. Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle - I think if you ask me they’ve played pretty well through that phase. It’s a hostile environment down there. Very difficult, they unbalanced us almost the entire match. Tactically we have to much cleaner.

Marsch on Palace threat

Zaha’s No. 1. A very good footballer, incredible in transition, clever around the goal. If you pay too much attention then Edouard can have a big match. So much attacking talent in this team. We need to manage specifically when we have the ball that they’re not getting out in transition and hurting us. We feel we’ve created a good match-plan

We know there’s a lot of quality in this league. For us, I think we just try to stay focused in the moment and in the match. If we do that effectively we can control the outcomes. I have a lot of respect for Palace. I think Patrick Vieira is a fantastic manager.

Forshaw out for a month after surgery on hernia. Hjelde has appendectomy. Archie Gray improving.

He’s had another procedure. Doing really well. It’ll be a couple of months before he’s back on the pitch.

Marsch joining us imminently.

Press conference countdown

15 minutes ‘til Marsch.

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