Well after the final whistle on a cold night at the King Power Stadium, a gathering at midfield drew the attention of the spectators, and soon the broadcast crew.
Having just fallen to Leicester City 1–0 in his first game in charge, new Leeds manager Jesse Marsch congregated his entire squad in front of what remained of the 32,000 or so fans in attendance, urging them to move forward from a disappointing result.
It was a gesture that resembled something you’d more likely find in American college sports than one of the most-watched professional leagues in the world. But what could’ve been a moment of panic was instead turned into a moment of panacea for a team that still believed it belonged in the top flight but needed someone to lead it there. As Leeds still tries to stave off relegation heading into a massive battle with Watford on Saturday, Marsch will try to prove that he’s that guy.
