Jesse Marsch press conference live: Leeds United team news update ahead of Crystal Palace
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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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Hide AdNow, 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.
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
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.
Marsch on Palace
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
Marsch on Palace
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.
Marsch on injuries
Forshaw out for a month after surgery on hernia. Hjelde has appendectomy. Archie Gray improving.
Marsch on Dallas
He’s had another procedure. Doing really well. It’ll be a couple of months before he’s back on the pitch.
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