Jesse Marsch has revealed what he said to his side at half-time during Leeds United’s 3-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday. The Whites arrived back into the Elland Road changing rooms with a dominant, commanding and deserved 2-0 lead after blowing Chelsea away in the first half.
Brenden Aaronson was rewarded for his pressing work as he forced Edouard Mendy into making a calamitous error inside his own six-yard box, allowing the American to poke the ball into an empty net. Just a few minutes later, Leeds were celebrating again as Rodrigo scored his fourth of the Premier League campaign, with his glancing header finding the back of the net.
However, many Leeds fans were braced for a different and more determined Chelsea side to emerge in the second half following a half-time Thomas Tuchel scolding. Marsch’s side stood firm, though, and continued to take the game to their visitors, who have expectations of at least qualifying for the Champions League this year.
