Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says Steven Gerrard would be the 'safest bet' to replace Jesse Marsch at Leeds United due to his knowledge and experience in the Premier League.
Leeds have seen their attempts to appoint Carlos Corberan and Andoni Iraola collapse in recent days, as the search for a new manager goes on. Ex-Leeds assistant and under-23 head coach Corberan signed a new contract at West Brom on Tuesday, while the Whites' approach for Iraola has been blocked by Rayo Vallecano.
Feyenoord boss Arne Slot is currently the leading favourite, while former River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo features highly on the bookmakers' list of candidates at 3/1 on Sky Bet
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Gerrard has enjoyed mixed success during his managerial career at Rangers and Aston Villa respectively. The Liverpool legend guided Rangers to their first top-flight title in 10 years in 2021, but was sacked after less than a year in charge at Villa in October.
Despite struggling in his first managerial role in the Premier League, Hasselbaink is confident that Gerrard is capable of handling the pressure of managing a club as 'big' as Leeds.
“The safest bet is someone that knows the Premier League. They have to come in and get Elland Road rocking again," the former Leeds forward told Casinos En Ligne. "Just look at what Sean Dyche did in his first game at Everton, who have now found a little sparkle. Hiring someone that knows the Premier League is the best solution.
“Steven Gerrard is a great shout. He knows the Premier League but he also knew what went wrong at Aston Villa. He’s a big personality and can handle the pressure of Leeds as a big club, having also managed at Rangers. I can see him managing Leeds.”
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