Leeds: 'More willing' - Key difference between Marsch and Bielsa

New Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch will be more adaptable and approachable than his predecessor Marcelo Bielsa, believes journalist Dean Jones.

Marsch was appointed as Leeds boss at the end of last month following Bielsa’s sacking, which came after humiliating defeats to Tottenham and Liverpool.

Not a very good one. The Yorkshire club find themselves 16th in the table and just above the relegation zone after the 4-0 and 6-0 losses against Antonio Conte’s side and the 2022 Carabao Cup winners.

They also currently have a lot of injuries, with Patrick Bamford, Kalvin Phillips and captain Liam Cooper all sidelined. Nevertheless, managing Leeds is a challenge Marsch still seems to be relishing.

“It’s something I’m really excited about, I know what a big club Leeds is, I know ex-players who have played here and I’ve watched this club from afar for many years and I’m really honoured and excited to be here,” the 48-year-old told LUTV following his appointment.

Marsch arrives after spells with RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg, leaving the former by mutual consent back in December.

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Compared to Bielsa, who was criticised at times during his Leeds tenure for being tactically stubborn, Jones thinks Marsch will be more adaptable and open to listening to his players.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the insider said: “I think he’ll be more willing to adapt than Bielsa was, and I think he’ll probably be a little more willing to listen to the players on what they feel is needed.”

Not necessarily. There is no denying Bielsa’s gung-ho approach opened the way to Leeds getting battered at times, with those recent defeats to Tottenham and Liverpool being perfect examples.