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Illan Meslier - the man between the sticks for Leeds United - has backed his manager Jesse Marsch at the Yorkshire club, insisting that the team is only getting started under the American manager.
The 22-year-old goalkeeper made his 100th appearance for the Whites against Cardiff City in the third round replay of the FA Cup on Wednesday.
The shotstopper told NBC Sports' ProSoccer Talk that he is enjoying his new found role under Marsch, comparing his position to a quarterback's role on an American football team.
Leeds goalkeeper Ilan Meslier, 22, is confident the club are in good hands under Jesse Marsch
Marsch, who arrived at the Yorkshire club in February 2022, has the Whites sitting in 14th place
'With Jesse it is important with communication,' the former Lorient goalie said. 'If you have something you can say it and you say ''maybe better like this or like this'' and all the time now I play forward and find like a quarterback good passes behind or in the feet, the Redzone.'
'He gives me a lot of responsibility,' he added. 'I have to manage the deep behind my defense. I like it a lot. Jesse is very nice, very nice.'
Meslier also revealed the nature of his relationship with two other Americans at the club, midfielders Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson.
'Tyler is a
