Marcelo Bielsa has been sacked by Leeds United, and sources have told ESPN that former United States midfielder Jesse Marsh is a leading contender for his successor.
Leeds suffered a rough week, having previously suffered a 6–0 loss to Liverpool on Wednesday, before suffering a 4–0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at home on Saturday, which was Bielsa's final match. Was.
Marsh, 48, left Bundesliga side RB Leipzig by mutual consent in December, five months after taking over, and sources said he is the No. 1 candidate for the vacancy at land Road.
He previously won two Austrian league titles at FC Salzburg. Marsh began his managerial career at the Montreal Impact in 2011 and also managed New York Red Bull. Ralf Rangnick, now interim manager of Manchester United, hired Marsh as his assistant during his time at Leipzig.
Leeds United president Andrea Radrizani said of Bielsa's exit: "This is the most difficult decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club.
"With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned at land Road. He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to all of us. Especially the 2019-20 season The moments created in him and winning promotion to the Premier League will surely live on in all our memories for a long time, me and fans included.
“However, I have to act in the best interest of the club and believe that a change is now needed to secure our Premier League status. Recent results and performances have not lived up to our expectations. .
"We find ourselves in a precarious league position and I think now is the right time to bring in a new head coach to make an impact at the crucial stage of the season."
Bielsa, 66, joined Leeds in 2018, to bring the club back into the Premier League by winning the championship in 2020, ending the club's 16-year absence from England's top flight.
Leeds finished ninth in their first campaign in the Premier League, but a difficult second season, which saw the team lose five of their last six matches, ended Bilsa's reign at land Road. Bayesa saw a run of four consecutive league losses, conceding 17 goals, with Leeds playing two more games, two points ahead of third-bottom Burnley.
Football director Victor Orta said: "Since arriving at Leeds United, Marcelo has had a huge impact on the club on a scale I have not seen before.
“He has built a legacy for overseeing major infrastructure improvements at Thorpe Arch, uniting supporters and players, and giving a clear path for young players to transition to the first team.
"It's disappointing that his reign has had to end like this, given the special times we've enjoyed in recent years, which have been some of the best in my career, but we can't hide from the recent results.
"I want to thank Marcelo for his commitment and dedication, and I wish him every success."
The club said plans are underway to pay a permanent tribute to Bielsa on Elland Road.