Jesse Marsch press conference RECAP: Leeds United coach on injured trio and Brighton threat
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Leeds United are flirting with a return to the Championship having failed to pick up any points in each of their last three matches.
The Whites are currently in 18th place due to their unfavourable goal difference, knowing that fixtures against Brighton and Brentford will be their only opportunity to save themselves from relegation.
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Losing both matches would condemn United to second tier football next season, while a point or even three may not be enough if Burnley and Everton pick up results elsewhere.
Jesse Marsch's post-match press conference following the 3-0 defeat by Chelsea in midweek was shorter than usual, as the American offered more concise responses, the realisation of the club's predicament perhaps dawning on him.
This afternoon, Marsch hosted his pre-Brighton press briefing where he answered further questions on the club's situation, as well as provided an update on members of the squad who may have been unavailable through injury.
Jesse Marsch press conference RECAP: Leeds United head coach on injured trio and Brighton threat
Marsch on red cards (continued)
I’ve tried to have my finger on the pulse of what the team needs, tactically, training-wise at all moments. My message from the beginning was to stay calm and focused. We have a team here that is aggressive, that wants to achieve and perform for their fans. We’re aware of the fact that killed us in the last two matches.
Marsch on discipline
We know that going into these last two matches we can’t afford to pick up any more red cards.
Marsch on Bamford
I don’t want to say too much on Patrick right now. Everybody’s working together, it’s the medical team, Patrick, the coaching staff in evaluating where he can help us.
Marsch on Brighton
For me, I will just start with Brighton and say in theory, I’ve heard the phrase that ‘they’re on the beach’ but if you watched their game against Man United, you would say that was an incredible performance. We watched that team in the hotel. They were good with the ball and against the ball. Preparing to face them is tricky because they do different things in different phases of the match.
Marsch on starting fast
We’ve got to find a better way to start the match and eliminate the opponent from scoring as quickly.
Injury update
Harrison with the contusion looks positive, he should be in training tomorrow. Rapha is fine and ready to go. Bamford a little too early to tell. We’ll evaluate over the next days for the upcoming matches.
Marsch imminent
Not long to go now.
In the meantime, recap what the head coach said following Wednesday night’s defeat to Chelsea here.
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