Jesse Marsch plots one-to-one discussion with Leeds United player after 'unintelligent decision’ - YEP 6/10/22

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Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch admitted he would have a brief discussion with new man Luis Sinisterra following the Colombian’s red card versus Aston Villa last weekend

By Joe Donnohue

Leeds were reduced to ten men during last weekend’s Premier League fixture against Aston Villa as Luis Sinisterra was shown two yellow cards in the 0-0 draw.

The Colombian international’s attempt to block a Villa free-kick yielded his second bookable offence of Sunday afternoon, as he hung a leg out to deflect the flight of the ball whilst stood within ten yards of the kick-taker.

Referee Stuart Attwell’s decision to reach for his back pocket was met with ire from the Elland Road support, however it was in fact the correct decision to show Sinisterra yellow for his minor infraction, per the rules of the game.

Leeds’ frustration derived from Sinisterra’s first booking during the first half, when he clipped the heels of Villa midfielder John McGinn and received a caution for his first foul of the day, as well as the perceived inconsistency of the official.

Following the Elland Road stalemate, United head coach Jesse Marsch discussed the decision with reporters but refused to comment on the performance of Attwell.

“Ask another question, because I'm not commenting,” Marsch said.

Regarding Sinisterra, however, Marsch deemed it an unintelligent decision to impede Villa’s free-kick which led to his expulsion.

“The second yellow I think is not an intelligent play and then gets us in trouble.”

“I already spoke with the team about the fact that we need to be smarter than these moments and not dig holes for ourself.

"Yeah, I'll speak with Luis. I don't think any big statement needs to be made. I think he's pretty clear that that was not an intelligent decision. But he's important for us and we really like him, as a guy and as a player,” Marsch added.

Leeds will be without the 23-year-old for this weekend’s trip to Crystal Palace where Marsch faces off against an old foe in former New York City FC boss Patrick Vieira.

The pair often clashed in Major League Soccer when Marsch took charge of rivals New York Red Bulls.

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