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Jesse Marsch insists Leeds do not have a discipline problem - despite their two red cards for reckless challenges in their last two games.

Luke Ayling and Dan James were dismissed for dangerous tackles and are suspended for Leeds’ remaining games, leaving them short of bodies as they fight for Premier League survival. Leeds have also become the first club in Premier League history to accumulate 100 red and yellow cards in a single season.

Marsch has tried to defend his players, claiming they are committed rather than dirty. When asked if he still had control of the dressing room the Leeds head coach said: “Yeah. It’s not am I in control? It’s are we united and we are totally unified?

“The yellow cards and fouls are not reflective of a lack of discipline, they reflect a desire on the pitch.

“Of course, the two red cards, we know they crossed the line and that hurt us. Ultimately we don’t want that. But we want to be aggressive and we want to go after the opponent.”

Marsch, who ironically uses quotes from pacifists like Gandhi and Mother Teresa to inspire his players, admits he has analysed his team talks to see if he has been whipping them up too much.

He does not believe he has and says he is always calm in the dressing room.

“I asked that internally with the coaching staff,” he said. “We asked whether we’re over-motivating them, but