“Good Luck Being an American Coach” – Hundreds of Fans Come in Support of Jesse Marsch for Criticism Over a Recent Interview
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The glory days for Leeds United have taken a U-turn under Jesse Marsch. The American became Bielsa’s successor back in February 2022. Since then, the club’s performance has been average.
The Peacocks finished just three points above the relegation zone last year, thus keeping themselves in the top tier. Nevertheless, the club is under the leadership of Jesse, who has enough experience on the bench.
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The American has managed the likes of Leipzig, Salzburg, and the New York Red Bulls. He was hoping to change Leeds’ fate, however, things are getting tough for the 49-year-old.
Jesse Marsch faces criticism
Things were expected to be different this season after the arrival of a rather young coach. However, Jesse’s side is struggling a lot, as they are currently sitting at 15th in the Premier League.
The former Leipzig man has been facing major criticism and backlash after the Whites’ performance in the Premier League so far. Even if the club performs well, the gaffer often receives boos and jeers from the majority of the audience.
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Too much has been said about Leeds’ performance under Marsch as their attack is mainly constrained by poor defense. However, he isn’t the only one to face such a problem, as earlier many coaches in Leed’s have been in the same situation.
Jesse Marsch on support of Leeds board: “We are together in that, of course I take responsibility but we are together”. ⚪️ #LUFC
“We're doing everything we can. We're unified. The players have been great and it wasn’t easy for them. We believe in them”, says via @apopey. pic.twitter.com/RYB1DpBbYh
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 23, 2022
And oftentimes, Jess has been defensive about his style of play during press conferences. In fact, he follows a principle that is used at the Etihad Stadium by Pep Guardiola.
“I joke often and say the goal’s in the middle, not on the sidelines or the touchlines. The goal is in the middle, on the end line. And so, when we win balls, we don’t wanna run to the corner, we wanna run to the middle of the pitch where the goal is. And that’s how you score goals.”
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This is exactly what Pep says and does at City. Yet Jesse is getting lambasted for his recent remarks.
Fans support the American coach
While some are skeptical about Jesse’s performance as a coach, many are seeing the positives of the manager. With the recent interview, netizens are defending the American coach for the job he’s doing.
Pep said the same and he is a tactical genius.
Jesse Marsch says it and they portrait him as a clueless American 🇺🇸Good luck being an American coach in the EPL. https://t.co/1bMUzqim8E
— Tactical Manager (@ManagerTactical) January 27, 2023
I feel like they'll get no credit until there is one for like… 2+ years in top 5 or if one wins the prem… twice
— Elon Musk's Pug, Elon Musk (@ReBootSAMURAI) January 28, 2023
Wait how are people criticizing him for that? This is literally a Franz Beckenbauer quote. "Das Tor steht in der Mitte."
— Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) January 27, 2023
Joke if you want to, but that is exactly how man city breaks!
— JB (@AlphaDeuceGRho) January 28, 2023
Jesse is class. Pep is also proven
— G2 (@G2Arsenal) January 27, 2023
Some are angry, as many soccer fans underestimate American coaches and their knowledge of the sport.
Other club teams also stack guys that play for the same national teams, but it’s an issue when its Americans doing the same thing.
— Jon Leach (@Jon_leach10) January 27, 2023
I hate being that guy, but this is just another one on the list of negative biases towards American soccer smh
— Zach McCabe (@zjmccabe) January 27, 2023
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It's Got nothing to do with him being American.
He needs to start getting results, once he does people will not question his methods.
I understand what he is saying, however, playing with width was never about running away from the goal it is to stretch and create space.
— Graham Hume (@G_D_Hume) January 27, 2023
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It’s fair to say that the Premier League is the most difficult league in the world and managers facing such criticism from the soccer world. However, it takes time and patience for any team to get familiar with a new playing style. Nevertheless, we hope things get good for Jesse and it was great for us to see fans backing the American coach.
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