Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt has revealed what Jesse Marsch demands from his strikers. Gelhardt featured as a second half substitute in Leeds' 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Friday morning, to complete their pre-season tour of Australia.
The 20-year-old, who scored against Brisbane Roar, nearly added to his tally for the tour, but he saw a chipped effort pushed around the post.
Gelhardt has impressed on the tour, as he looks to push for more first-team appearances ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. "I'm glad to get more minutes with the first-team, and it was amazing to see all the fans who came out to support us," Gelhardt told Leeds' YouTube channel. "It shows how incredible the support is and we appreciate them." Although first given his chance under Marcelo Bielsa, both of Gelhardt's Premier League goals last season came under Marsch. "I think the tactics are good for us," said the Liverpudlian, when asked to compare his role in Bielsa's team compared to his role in Marsch's. "We like to get wide and then get across the near post.
That's what we're told to do. It's good for strikers. He wants us in the right positions scoring goals. I like the tactics." Any more than two league goals would see Gelhardt beat last season's tally, but he insists he won't be setting any personal targets ahead of the upcoming campaign. "I just go with the flow and take it game by game.