Leeds have lost their last four matches, and are currently just two points above the relegation zone, but the American will be aiming to secure all three points despite a whole host of continued absences.
“I can only tell you that on Monday I met with the medical team and they introduced the whole myriad of injury situations to me,” said Marsch.
“There’s been a cycle of fighting and playing through injuries meaning they’ve picked up other injuries and put themselves in danger of missing more minutes. We want to help guys recover as quickly as possible, but not endanger or overload them or put them in situations to further be in danger of missing minutes and make sure that we have a long term vision in place for what that’s going to mean.
“It’s 12 games, not three or four. I know that we need points but we need to make sure we’re getting stronger and not weaker. Bamford is in training, Liam and Kalvin are on the pitch working every day, closer and closer to team training, [although] not ready for Leicester. There’s a bunch of other guys who have missed training - we are evaluating the risk and reward of certain players and how many minutes they’ll be able to play on Saturday.”
Check out the latest Premier League speculation below...
1. Hammers ready to swoop for Broja
West Ham are ready to offer £25 million for Chelsea forward Armando Broja, who continues to impress during his loan spell with Southampton. (Sport)
2. Barca plot Neves raid
Barcelona are lining up a move for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves. Sources claim the 24-year-old is likely leave the club this summer, and it is understood that talks involving intermediaries have taken place concerning the Spanish giants’ interest. (Daily Mail)
3. Atletico eye Cash
Atletico Madrid have identified Aston Villa defender Matty Cash as a possible transfer target as boss Diego Simeone looks to reshape his squad this summer. (Daily Mail)
4. Wallace in demand
Leeds United, Watford, and Burnley will reportedly be keeping a ‘close eye’ on Millwall attacking midfielder Jed Wallace in the summer. (The News)
5. Lazio unsure over Toon target Kepa
Lazio are reportedly unsure they can sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer ahead of Newcastle United. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
6. Marsch could lure Aaronson to Leeds
New Leeds boss Jesse Marsch’s strong links with Red Bull Salzburg could help him lure £20m-rated midfielder Brenden Aaronson to Elland Road in the summer (Daily Star)