Jesse Marsch has described Liam Cooper as the best leader he has come across during his time in the sport. The Leeds United skipper made his return to action on Wednesday night after missing pre-season and the opening three Premier League weekends with a niggling Achilles issue.
The defender only played 45 minutes against Barnsley, but it was hugely beneficial as he looks to get himself up to speed and work his way back into Jesse Marsch’s first-choice XI. Leeds will travel to the Amex Stadium to take on Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, with the club looking to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign, and it seems as though Cooper will be part of the travelling party.
However, he isn’t expected to start the game against the Seagulls with Marsch set to stick with Diego Llorente and Robin Koch in the heart of defence. The pair have started the season well at Elland Road and produced eye-catching displays during the club’s last league outing against Chelsea by keeping the likes of Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz quiet to keep a clean sheet.
