Leeds ‘were right’ to sack Jesse Marsch, Steven Gerrard would be a ‘great choice’ to replace him, says Premier League icon.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink also says that Marsch ‘isolated’ inform Wilfried Gnonto on the pitch
Speaking to Casinos En Ligne, the 50-year-old also discusses last night’s 2-2 draw away at Manchester United while explaining the type of manager Leeds need to hire next.
Q: On why Steven Gerrard would be a ‘great option’ as next Leeds manager:
JFH: “The safest bet is someone that knows the Premier League. They have to come in and get Elland Road rocking again. Just look at what Sean Dyche did in his first game at Everton, who have now found a little sparkle. Hiring someone that knows the Premier League is the best solution.”
“Steven Gerrard is a great shout. He knows the Premier League but he also knew what went wrong at Aston Villa. He’s a big personality and can handle the pressure of Leeds as a big club, having also managed at Rangers. I can see him managing Leeds.”
Q: On why ‘it was right’ for Leeds to sack Jesse Marsch:
JFH: “Unfortunately, in the Premier League when you’re not getting those results at a club like Leeds with their passionate fanbase, you’re going to be in trouble. It’s important for Leeds to be in the Premier League next year.”
“They weren’t scoring goals and they weren’t creating enough chances in the last few matches. Marsch isolated Wilfried Gnonto with too many opposition players on him instead of giving him the space and letting him have more freedom to get the best out of him.”
Q: On why Leeds’ draw away to Man United is a ‘brilliant point’:
JFH: “For Leeds, it’s a brilliant point, especially as they’re hovering around the relegation zone. They’ll be disappointed because they were winning 2-0, they could have done with the three points but before the match they would have taken the point.”
“With this kind of performance, Leeds will be hoping to put in this type of performance again. That’s what they have to do.”
