Jesse Marsch says he would love to work with Chelsea attacker and fellow American Christian Pulisic who is being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
The Leeds boss was speaking during his press conference ahead of Sunday’s clash against Chelsea, where he stated about his countryman:
“Christian is a big, big talent, the best in our country. The expectations on him are high, he has met a lot of those expectations. But with his talent, people are demanding more,” Marsch said via Leeds’ YouTube channel.
“Everytime I’ve coached against him, he’s scored. I don’t have any negative criticisms. I would love to work with him, whether it is with the national team in the distant future. He has created a lot of firsts for American players.”
Pulisic has been linked with a move to Leeds as the American searches for more game time ahead of an important World Cup for his country in November. As Marsch stated there is a lot of pressure on the 23-year-old’s shoulders and a move to Elland Road could be ideal for just a season.
According to transfer insider Dean Jones, the journalist has commented on Leeds’ potential move for the American, stating via Givemesport:
“It wouldn’t surprise me if Leeds were to try their luck on it, but I just can’t see Christian Pulisic going for it, even with Jesse Marsch there, it’s not the level of football that he moved to England to be playing.
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“Going from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea, that’s a clear pathway to becoming one of the best players in your position in the world, and to then move on to Leeds, I don’t think that’s really what he’s got in mind at the moment.”
A move to Leeds is of course a step backwards after making a £58m move to one of the biggest clubs in the world in Chelsea, but with game time a necessity for the winger, a move could be possible if no other teams are interested in the American.