Leeds United's Jack Harrison opens up on joining Everton and the influence of 'regimented' Marcelo Bielsa — Yorkshire Post 20/10/23
Leeds United’s Jack Harrison has opened up on his summer loan move to Everton.
By Tom Coates
After Leeds fell out of the Premier League, Harrison was
among the numerous players who left the Whites on loan.
He made a swift return to the top flight, joining Everton on
a season-long loan deal.
Injury delayed his Toffees debut but he has now featured in
each of their last two Premier League fixtures.
As reported by Mail Online, Harrison said: “I saw a club
with good foundations. The responsibility is on the players pretty much and
seeing the set-up I thought if I came here with the right mentality, I can
succeed.
“I never want to be relegated again. It's a motivator for me
to make sure it doesn't happen. It's something I need to take responsibility
for, to help drive Everton to where it belongs. This club shouldn't be fighting
relegation.”
The winger was one of Marcelo Bielsa’s most trusted
lieutenants during the Argentine’s tenure at Elland Road.
Harrison has described his former boss as “regimented” and
insisted it was his influence that made him the player he is today.
He said: “Everything was so regimented with Marcelo. Sean
likes to put emphasis on family and it's been nice to spend a bit more time at
home. When we're in, we get our heads down and work hard.
“Marcelo's tactics were different to most people. It was
man-to-man marking and running beyond anything I'd seen. My three years with
him flew by. He put a lot of emphasis on analysis. Even if we'd won, he'd be
straight back to work saying ‘we could have done this better’.
