Five players who thrived under incoming Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch
The American has emerged as the frontrunner to take over in the dugout at Elland Road.
As the dust settles on Marcelo Bielsa’s departure from Leeds United, the Whites are preparing for life without the enigmatic Argentine.
The early, and strong, favourite to replace the veteran boss is Jesse Marsch, a 48-year-old American who has started to build quite a reputation in mainland Europe.
Following a lengthy stint in the MLS with New York Red Bulls, the ex-DC United midfielder has enjoyed spells with both RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig, winning two Austrian league titles and two Austrian cups along the way.
Marsch has been out of work since leaving Leipzig in December, but looks likely to return to the dugout with Leeds in the coming days.
But what can fans and players expect from the boss, should he take over at Elland Road?
We’ve taken a look back over his career to date to pick out five talents who have thrived under his management to get a better idea of his style and tactical approach ahead of his potential arrival.
Bradley Wright-Phillips
Few players have found the level of success under Marsch that Wright-Phillips did.
New York Red Bulls’ all-time leading goalscorer, and one of the most prolific finishers that the MLS has ever seen, the ex-Man City man featured in 145 of Marsch’s 151 games in charge in the Big Apple, hitting an impressive 82 goals and 23 assists.
Generally deployed as a lone frontman, Wright-Phillips thrived from having a rotating cast of creative playmakers and wide men providing him with service.