Perfect for Marsch: Rarely-seen player could now emerge as a surprise star at Leeds - opinion

Leeds United midfielder Lewis Bate could be set to benefit with Jesse Marsch being hired to replace Marcelo Bielsa as manager. 

Over the weekend, the Whites opted to sack the Argentine after a number of poor results which left them just two points above the relegation zone.

However, the Whites have been quick to act after Bielsa’s departure by appointing former RB Leipzig coach Marsch.

With the American now at Thorp Arch, he could look to make a few changes as he imprints his specific style of management upon the team.

With that in mind, Bate could be one man to benefit from the current situation.

With Kalvin Phillips struggling for fitness for large chunks of the season, Adam Forshaw has had to take up the mantle in the middle of the park of late.

However, considering the club’s poor form, Marsch may want to opt for a younger, more dynamic option in that role. Even if Forshaw continues to be the more trusted option, Bate may get some minutes off the bench to impress.

While Bielsa was not unwilling to give young players a chance, he was seemingly cautious of playing the teen too frequently. Indeed, this season, Bate has been limited to just one appearance in the Premier League.

Marsch, however, is on the record of saying he believes in using young players, telling Sky Sports: “I know I am always going to get talented young players to work with. My job is to make sure that I maximise their potential.”

So, with injuries curtailing Phillips’ season, and Leeds struggling with their current midfield setup, the new manager may look deep into his squad for an alternative and put his faith in Bate a little less cautiously.

Beyond the need for something new in the middle of the park, Bate also could be a perfect fit for Marsch’s