Jesse Marsch demands Leeds get back to their plan after loss to Brighton

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has urged his players to avoid “foolishly” playing into the hands of opponents as they bid to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.

The West Yorkshire club host Everton at Elland Road on Tuesday evening, three days on from a disappointing 1-0 Premier League loss at Brighton.

Marsch accused some members of his squad of “freestyling” at the Amex Stadium after they failed to follow tactical instructions.

The American, who could have key duo Liam Cooper and Patrick Bamford available following injury absences, wants his side to stick to their strengths.

“It will be a different match, just like Chelsea (a 3-0 win on August 21) was a different match than Brighton,” replied Marsch, when asked what improvements he would like to see.

“There will be different tactics involved, there will be different players, different match plans.

“But certainly we don’t play foolishly, where we’re playing into the hands of the opponent and more where we’re playing to our strengths and what we want to achieve on the day.

“My goal is always to have an entire squad that is very clear in their roles and ready to execute and perform at all moments. Certainly this week will be a test of that.”

Marsch, who says Leeds remain “optimistic and active” ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline, is considering changes for the visit of Frank Lampard’s winless Toffees.

Midfielder Mateusz Klich and winger Luis Sinisterra are pushing for starts following cameos in Sussex on the back of goals in last week’s Carabao Cup success over Barnsley, while captain Cooper (Achilles and calf) and forward Bamford (adductor) may return.

“We think both are in good form; Klichy is clearly 100 per cent fit and Luis is getting more and more fit so