Leeds lose in Jesse Marsch’s first game incharge
Leeds manager Jesse Marsch suffered a 1-0 defeat at Leicester in his first game on Saturday.
Harvey Barnes secures the points for Leicester alongside fine work by Kasper Schmeichel at the other end#LEILEE pic.twitter.com/W7Z8U7vMFu
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Marsch has been hired to save Leeds from relegation after replacing Marcelo Bielsa.
But he was unable to spark an immediate improvement in their fortunes as Harvey Barnes bagged the winner in the 67th minute.
4️⃣ goals in 4️⃣ appearances against Leeds for Harvey Barnes#LEILEE pic.twitter.com/MNtO9Ho4tp
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 5, 2022
After a series of fine saves from Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel, Barnes struck with a cool finish from inside the area.
Marsch is just the second American to take charge of a Premier League club after Bob Bradley’s brief spell at Swansea in 2016.
🎙𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵: "We have to stay clear to our process" pic.twitter.com/ewaaGuIRap
— Leeds United (@LUFC) March 5, 2022
Dismissed by RB Leipzig in December after a disappointing five-month spell, Marsch has a massive job on his hands to change perceptions of American coaches while keeping Leeds afloat.
Leeds have lost their last five games and sit just two points above the relegation zone.