US coach Jesse Marsh was sacked from his post on Monday leeds united managerA statement from the club confirmed.
Sunday’s defeat at Nottingham Forest was only the latest in a string of poor results that have left the Premier League club dangerously close to the relegation zone. The team has not won a league match since a win over Bournemouth in early November.
“We are struggling to convert performances into results,” Marsh said after the Forest game. “We’ve been in this place for a while.”
The last time Leeds were relegated from the top flight, it was not able to find its way back for 16 years. Aware of the possibility of this happening again, Leeds supporters took their frustrations out on the manager during Sunday’s match.
Leeds United manager Jesse Marsh during their Premier League match at the City Ground, Nottingham. (Photo by Mike Egerton / PA Images via Getty Images)
Club ownership, consisting of Andrea Radrizzani and 49ers Enterprises, heard. The American was sacked nearly a year after legendary coach Marcelo Bielsa was let go by the club himself.
“We would like to thank Jesse and his backroom staff for their efforts and wish them all the best for the future,” the statement said. The process of appointing a new head coach is underway.”
The move comes after a record-breaking transfer window in January English club, which saw 10 income and outgoings and an expenditure of approximately £50 million. Weston McKennie, an American international, was brought in on loan from Juventus to bolster a fast-paced American midfield. Georginio Rutter, signed on a permanent deal from Hoffenheim, is the club’s new record signing.
Marsh was also seen in the window by his friend and fellow American coach Chris Armas, who had recently assisted Ralph Rangnick at Manchester United.
Weston McKennie of Leeds United sits next to Brendan Aaronson of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United on February 5, 2023 in Nottingham. (Photo by Simon Stackpole/Offside via Getty Images)
The arrival of the American cavalry proved not enough to save Marsh’s job. Nor the memory of the heroics of the final days of last season, in which Leeds beat Brentford to ensure survival.
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However, Leeds’ loss could be America’s gain, or so the speculation goes. National team managerial position The position has been vacant since December 31, when Greg Berhalter’s contract expired. The US Soccer Federation is conducting an extensive search.
Berhalter remains a candidate for the job, pending an investigation into a 1991 domestic violence incident against his now-wife Rosalind.
Leeds United lost their match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday and remain above the relegation zone only on goal difference. (Photo by Tim Goode / PA Images via Getty Images)
However, Marsh’s playing style, array of managerial positions and nationality make him an attractive candidate. Marsh served as an American assistant manager under Bob Bradley, winning two Supporters’ Shields. New York Red Bullsand spent two successful seasons with Red Bull Salzburg in Austria.
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After a short-lived stint with Germany’s RB Leipzig, Marsh became only the third American to manage in the Premier League when he joined Leeds.
Even the 2022-2023 season, as it was, saw Marsh capable of besting Liverpool at Anfield and thrashing Chelsea at home.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.