Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has already seen a difference in the way Leeds United play under Jesse Marsch in comparison to Marcelo Bielsa. Marsch has taken charge of four matches since succeeding Bielsa at Elland Road, in which he has won two and lost two.
The 48-year-old has looked to transition Leeds away from the man-to-man system in operation under Bielsa, to a more zonal orientated style of pressing. Although performances have been inconsistent so far, the fact Leeds average the highest xG in the league since his appointment suggests they are on the right track.
Hasenhuttl and Marsch have taken a similar career path on their road to becoming a manager, as they both have originated from the Red Bull philosophy. Hasenhuttl spent two years managing RB Leipzig before his arrival at Southampton, while Marsch has managed New York Red Bulls, RB Salzburg and Leipzig on his journey to the Premier League.
