Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch’s touchline antics are rubbing off on his players and not having the desired effect, according to journalist Dean Jones.
The Lowdown: Marsch gets touchline ban
The American has done well overall since replacing Marcelo Bielsa as Whites boss, although he recently received a touchline ban after getting a red card against Brentford.
Meanwhile, discipline has also been lacking on the pitch, with Luis Sinisterra’s dismissal at home to Aston Villa last weekend letting down the rest of his team-mates, three of whom were also booked that afternoon.
Marsch’s feisty character appears to be rubbing off on his players, as they copy their manager’s approach – perhaps deliberately.
The Latest: Jones unimpressed by Marsch’s conduct
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones compared it to Jose Mourinho’s style but said that it wasn’t a good thing to have at Elland Road.
He said of Marsch’s conduct:
“We’ve seen it with other managers in the game. There have been times when Jose Mourinho teams, Alex Ferguson teams or Arsene Wenger teams have just kind of mirrored whatever way that their manager has acted in moments and that does seem to be happening at Leeds.
“It doesn’t seem like a great idea but I think, to a certain extent, it is probably intentional.”
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The Verdict: Is it an issue?
In truth, Marsch will always be judged by results over anything else – if Leeds are winning, his approach will be praised; if they aren’t, his actions will be called into question.
All managers have different styles and they will almost always rub off on the team. If the American believes that an aggressive approach on the pitch is the way forward, then it is hard to criticise him.
Sinisterra’s red card against Villa was petulant and needless, though, and if Leeds don’t adopt their manager’s tactics in a sensible manner, it could derail their season and call for a change of attitude.