LEEDS’ next manager faces a tough start in their new role with a busy fixture schedule over the next few weeks.
Jesse Marsch was sacked on Monday with Leeds 17th place in the Premier League.
The Whites are above the drop zone only on goal difference and are in desperate need of wins to steer clear of relegation.
But with back-to back games against rivals Manchester United first up, Marsch’s replacement is set for a baptism of fire.
After that are two easier teams, on paper at least.
But Everton and Southampton are fighting their own relegation battle so the pressure will be on the new boss to pick up points.
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Leeds then get a respite with an FA Cup clash against Fulham or Sunderland, before a trip to Chelsea.
That will leave little time on the training ground for the new manager to implement his ideas.
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan is the favourite to take over and he had an instant impact at The Hawthorns when he joined earlier this season.
He also has the added advantage of having worked at Leeds before – as Under-23s manager between 2017-20.
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Celtic gaffer Ange Postecoglu has also been linked to Leeds and former goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes he is the right man for the job.
He said: “I know there has been talk of Carlos Corberan at West Brom, but I personally would love to see Postecoglou come down from Celtic.
“They have to get somebody who hits the ground running.
“People talk about someone who knows the league inside out and know the players.
“But for me it has to be a man-manager.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
