Tyler Adams has been nothing less than a hit at Elland Road since his arrival in the summer, but Jesse Marsch believes he has so much more to give. In fact, the head coach feels comfortable in challenging the USA international to go on and become ‘one of the best defensive midfielders’ in the world game.
Such is the confidence and belief that Marsch has in Adams’ ability, mentality and potential, he sees that as a suitable goal for the 23-year-old, who is fresh from captaining his country in the World Cup finals, to strive for. It’s fair to say no one is better equipped or more qualified to speak about Adams’ prospects, either, having worked with him, on and off, since he was just 15 years old.
The relationship between the pair has been well-documented, with Marsch handing the midfielder his first senior minutes with New York Red Bulls in the MLS before facilitating his moves to RB Leipzig and Leeds. As such, the head coach knew all about the type of performances he has shown he is capable of producing in a Leeds shirt and he knows all about the potential he has to grow and develop as he builds towards his peak years as a player.
