By the time Leeds United kick off at Crystal Palace tomorrow evening they will have played just once in 23 days, or twice in five weeks depending on which metric you prefer. Having effectively had two breaks almost back-to-back due to the international break followed by a postponed match due to the FA Cup semi-finals, there's been a lot of work and a lot less action.
For head coach Jesse Marsch, that's good news! Having manoeuvred his side to the cusp of securing their Premier League safety, something a win at Crystal Palace tomorrow will go a long way towards, Marsch has had an opportunity to do something which so far had not been presented. Namely, work with his players.
The relentless nature of the Premier League meant preparing for games rather than instilling his ethos on the side was the main focus in those embryonic weeks of the Marsch era, but the last month has provided a welcome opportunity to stamp his authority on his side and he's hoping to see a difference in the games coming up, starting against Palace and then at home to Manchester City in a match that could have a huge say in the title race.
