Goals looked a tall order on Monday night for Leeds United, but the resistance Crystal Palace met at the other end has been stressed by Jesse Marsch. The Whites still have work to do on snapping out of Marcelo Bielsa’s man-marking system, but the improvements in staying compact are there to see.
Leeds conceded 20 goals across the final five matches of Bielsa’s reign and it’s clear what Marsch’a big objective was when he came into the club. The team was wide open and being cut to ribbons by the man-marking system employed.
Barring the collapse at home to Aston Villa, only Wolverhampton Wanderers have put more than one past Leeds in any game under Marsch. After waiting more than four months for a clean sheet, Marsch has overseen two on the bounce.
