Video: 24-year-old shows off lightning pace in front of Marsch in Leeds training

Thu 3 March 2022 21:15, UK

New Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch has been putting his players through their paces ahead of their return to Premier League action.

The Whites are currently hovering just above the relegation zone, and will hope to put an end to a four-game losing run.

Leeds’ poor form has cost Marcelo Bielsa his job, with Marsch drafted in to try to steer the Whites to safety.

One player who’ll hope for better luck under the new boss is Daniel James, who has just four goals to his name this term.

It remains to be seen how Marsch utilises the 24-year-old, considering he doesn’t tend to use out-and-out wingers.

However, James has featured at No. 10 and as a centre-forward this term, so that could stand him in good stead.

And of course there’s his pace.

On Wednesday, Leeds shared a video of a training session under Marsch at Thorp Arch.

The new Whites boss had his players taking part in sprint races.

At 45 seconds, the camera pans on James.

Lightning-quick is an understatement:

😍 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀… 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴!!!! x
— Leeds United (@LUFC)

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Another aspect which could work in James’ favour is who Marsch has brought in as assistant manager.

Cameron Toshack previously served as a youth and development coach at Swansea City.

He worked closely with James during their time at the Liberty Stadium.

in 2019, the ace said coaching from Toshack was ‘massive’ for him.

Up next for Leeds is Saturday’s early kickoff at Leicester.