Former Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch claimed that he had "belief" the club could turn their form around during his final press conference as Whites manager ahead of his sacking on Monday afternoon.
A 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest proved to be the final straw for the Leeds board. Marsch was relieved of his duties as Whites manager in a 74-word statement on Monday as the club began the process of finding the American's replacement.
Former Leeds coach and current West Brom boss Carlos Corberan has been hotly tipped with a move to Elland Road, but whoever replaces Marsch will almost certainly not be in the dugout for the club's Premier League clash with Manchester United on Old Trafford this Wednesday.
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And it was that game that was Marsch's sole focus after the full-time whistle blew at the City Ground on Sunday. The American's final interview as Leeds manager saw him claim that there was an inner belief among the squad that they can turn their fortunes around ahead of the first of their two top-flight matches against Man United.
"It's my responsibility and I understand their [the fans'] frustration - I accept it," Marsch said. "I have to find a way to turn a lot of the good things that are happening into results or we find ourselves in a stressful situation. So I understand.
"I understand the frustration and doubts. Internally we have belief here. We do. The players are all in. They've given everything they have. It's just we're young and we're still trying to put it all together. But I have to find a way right now to make sure that come Wednesday we're ready for a big result.
"I'm focused entirely on how to help the group in these moments to be what I know they can be. Only focused on getting the result on Wednesday [against Manchester United]. That's all."
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