Relegation pressure is playing its part in the aggression seen from Leeds United players which has delivered two red cards in two matches. Jesse Marsch is without Luke Ayling and Daniel James for 21/22’s endgame after reckless tackles.
Add those suspensions to the injuries or doubts around Adam Forshaw, Patrick Bamford, Raphinha, Tyler Roberts, Stuart Dallas, Jack Harrison, Crysencio Summerville and Leeds are lacking options. Ayling and James each flew into tackles without control at a time when their side was against the ropes.
Marsch has asked for aggression and tenacity from his players since he first arrived and James has been among those to put big challenges in since the American’s arrival. The 24-year-old had four straight yellow cards under Marcelo Bielsa through January and February with another three since Marsch came in.
