Tyler Adams has joked to Men in Blazers that he cannot defend Jesse Marsch’s celebration after Leeds United’s winner away at Liverpool, admitting that it was terrible.
Even Marsch probably did not allow himself to imagine how he would celebrate a late winner ahead of the trip to Anfield.
Certainly, that appeared to become apparent in the moments after Crysencio Summerville poked home Leeds’ second in the final moments of last month’s match on Merseyside.
Marsch’s celebration was ‘terrible’
Understandably, there was a frenzy towards the away end of the ground. The players could not help themselves running wildly around the pitch.
Replays showed meanwhile, Marsch trying to act coolly, waving his hand around aimlessly. Finally, he allowed the emotion to take over, and he punched the air emphatically.
It was certainly the high point of the American’s tenure so far – along with the crucial win at Brentford last season. However, much of the talk since that win has centred on what exactly Marsch was doing with his celebration.
The Leeds boss could not explain it when asked about it on social media. So it is no surprise that Adams seemed just as lost for words when discussing it in an interview this week.
“I have seen it. And I have no explanation for it. I can’t defend it, can’t route for it. I have no idea what it was. That was just honestly terrible,” he told Men in Blazers.
Leeds boss still has point to prove
Of course, we will happily sit through some more dreadful celebrations from the manager if they come after a few more winning goals.
Marsch has been incredibly likeable throughout his tenure. And we are obviously desperate to see him be a success at Elland Road.
The jury is still largely out when it comes to determining whether Marsch is the right man to take the club forward. But there is absolutely no question that he is doing all he can.
Crucially, the players are clearly right behind him – even if Adams cannot make an attempt to defend that celebration from the win at Liverpool.
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