Joe Gelhardt is on the right track as he strives for more Leeds United minutes in the Premier League. That’s according to head coach Jesse Marsch, who insists he has been delighted with the youngster’s progress over the last month.
Gelhardt’s second season with the senior side at Elland Road hasn’t exactly gone to plan so far after struggling to make his mark, find consistency and kick on over the first few months of the campaign. Despite featuring off the bench regularly, his time spent on the field has been minimal, playing just 162 minutes prior to Wednesday night’s clash against Manchester City.
As such, the confidence and form he had built up last season had visibly taken a hit as United entered the World Cup break. It seems, though, that the youngster has managed to catch Marsch’s eye in recent weeks, with his promising performances on the training field and in mid-season friendlies.
