Leeds win at Liverpool will ‘stop the bleeding’ says Jesse Marsch after Anfield victory - The Athletic 29/10/22


By Ali Humayun

Jesse Marsch believes Leeds United’s shock win over Liverpool can help “stop the bleeding”.

Leeds recorded their first victory at Anfield since 2001 when Crysencio Summerville scored a dramatic late winner to stun Liverpool 2-1.

It followed a tough run of nine games without a win for Leeds and Marsch, which included a 3-2 defeat at home to Fulham last weekend, despite leading.

And the American believes it can be a springboard for his side.

Marsch said: “At 1-1 we talked that last week, when it was close, that we were more waiting to lose than pushing to win. The best part was you saw real resolve at 1-1.

“The mentality to push and stay in the match was really strong.

“It was necessary to stop the bleeding. I’m really happy.

“We have to use this to launch ourselves. It makes next weekend (when Leeds face Bournemouth) really important back at Elland Road.”

Marsch was asked if any pressure had lifted on his side and said: “I don’t know. I’m just happy for our team. I believe in them and I’ve told them that often. If you’re a real leader, you’re focused on your people.”

His side took the lead after a defensive mistake gifted Rodrigo a tap in. Mohamed Salah then equalised from an Andrew Robertson cross later in the first half.

Leeds’ high-energy performance caused problems for Liverpool’s defence all evening, and they managed to steal the game in the dying embers through Summerville.

After the match, the Dutchman told Sky Sports it was “a big moment for me and my family to score at Anfield”.

He also presented the Man of the Match award to Illan Meslier. The France Under-21 international put in an impressive display, making nine saves in the match.

Meslier said: “I’m here since the beginning. I’m very proud to make the step, to keep working and to have a great game today at Anfield.

“I’m pleased we can bring the three points to Leeds.

“Everyone said we had nothing to lose but we came with a plan. It’s very hard to play against this team, but our counter-attack was very good.”

The defeat also means that, for the first time in his Liverpool career, Virgil van Dijk was on the losing side in a Premier League home game, having been unbeaten in his first 70 at Anfield.

The victory lifts Leeds outside the relegation zone and into 15th place. Liverpool, meanwhile, are ninth and suffered a major dent to their top four aspirations.

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