Under-21 chief Michael Skubala will continue as Leeds United’s caretaker first-team boss for the coming matches while the hunt for Jesse Marsch’s permanent successor goes on. The American was sacked eight days ago, but Victor Orta’s primary targets have proven difficult to acquire.
Skubala has overseen two promising performances alongside fellow caretakers Chris Armas and Paco Gallardo. Last week’s displays against Manchester United and positive feedback from the playing squad have emboldened Elland Road’s top brass.
Rather than appoint the wrong person on the wrong terms, United are hopeful Skubala can steer their ship through choppy waters and into positive results which pull the club up the Premier League table. In the meantime, Orta and Angus Kinnear will keep tabs on their targets in the hope circumstances change.
