Marsch: I’m not sure ‘Ted Lasso helped’ stigma about American managers

Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch has recognised that there is a “stigma” about American coaches working in the Premier League.

The 48-year-old replaced Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds earlier this week. He penned a deal that runs until 2025.

Marsch has acknowledged that the television comedy-drama series Ted Lasso has done little to alter the perception of American coaches working in England.

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The former RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig boss said: “Yes I think there probably is a stigma. I’m not sure Ted Lasso helped. I haven’t watched the show, but I get it.

“People hate hearing the word ‘soccer’. I’ve used the word football since I was a professional football player.

“I think more and more in the States we’re adapting to what the game here is in England and our connection with what this league is and what the culture of the sport is in this country.

“I can understand they think we don’t have the experiences that can be created here in Europe. Frankly, they’re right.”