BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks has claimed Manchester United could do with a manager like Jesse Marsch amid their recent struggles. The Red Devils appointed Erik ten Hag as their new boss over the summer in an attempt to change their fortunes, but things have gone from bad to worse under the Dutchman.
After their opening two matches, Man United are bottom of the Premier League table without a point, with their 4-0 defeat at Brentford on Saturday as bad as it ever has been. Though on different ends of the scale, Leeds United were in a similar position over the summer in that a rebuild was needed after last season’s struggles.
The Whites have enjoyed a positive start to the season with four points from their first two matches, a tally that took seven games to reach last term. Unlike ten Hag, Marsch also appears to be getting the best out of players who endured below-par campaigns in 2021/22, which is a credit to the work is done on the training pitch.
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Writing in his latest BBC Sport column, Crooks believes Marsch deserves big ‘credit’ for Leeds’ start to the season and claims it is a ‘pity’ that Man United don’t appear to have a manager who can bring the best out of what he’s got.
He said: “With Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips no longer at Elland Road, it’s reasonable to assume Leeds might struggle this season. However, their opening fixtures have been very positive and all credit to manager Jesse Marsch, who seems to be bringing the best out of the players he’s got.
“Such as Rodrigo who now has three goals in two games after disappointing last season. What a pity Manchester United don’t seem to have a manager who can do the same.”
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