Javi Gracia’s first month at Elland Road has been nothing short of hectic. The Spaniard has overseen five Leeds United games so far, including one FA Cup tie, and with plenty riding on all of them, each game has been filled with emotion.
However, he has managed to make a positive impression, earning seven points and helping the club up to 14th in the Premier League table and away from the drop zone heading into the March international break. Gracia might afford himself a moment or two to reflect on the opening few weeks of his time at Leeds over the coming days, but he knows he still has plenty of work to do and he’ll be keen to make even more of a mark at Thorp Arch before Leeds’ next outing at Arsenal on April 1.
Here’s a look at just some of the tasks Gracia is faced with over the international break.