Report: Marsch already planning big change to Leeds training, staff are very pleased

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Leeds United opted to part company with Marcelo Bielsa last week following the Whites’ recent poor run of form.

The Elland Road outfit moved quickly to bring in a replacement, appointing Jesse Marsch as Bielsa’s successor.

The decision to sack Bielsa proved controversial amongst fans, given all he did for Leeds.

And numerous Elland Road players seemed genuinely emotional on social media as they bid the Argentine farewell.

However, you can understand why the Leeds board opted to make that decision.

Last Saturday, Leeds fell to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham at Elland Road.

It marked the fifth Premier League game in a row where they’ve conceded three or more goals.

Leeds are currently just two points above the relegation zone.

And sadly, it didn’t look like they were going to pull themselves clear anytime soon.

Admittedly, the Whites have had many key players out at various points throughout the season.

However, the Leeds board reportedly believes Marsch could soon usher in a big change in the team’s training sessions.

“Might please Leeds’ medical department”

The Athletic has written an in-depth article about what the American can bring to both Elland Road and Thorp Arch.

They claim Leeds have been increasingly concerned with the physical load that players are put under in the lead up to a game.

This is likely to have contributed to some of the soft-tissue injuries that have plagued them this season, suggested the outlet.

The Athletic has suggested Marsch’s training load structure should vary more in intensity leading up to match day.

Leeds have apparently have done extensive analysis to show that Marsch’s management of the squad’s training and playing load leads to few soft-tissue injuries.

“This might please Leeds’ medical department and help keep players out of the ‘red zone’ where they are most at risk of muscular issues,” added the outlet.

“The demands on a match day are likely to be similar, but recovery and training will be managed differently to the routine the Leeds squad were used to under Bielsa.”