Jesse Marsch has admitted Leeds United will have to find a way to deal with Aleksandar Mitrovic effectively in Sunday's meeting with Fulham. The Whites host a dangerous Fulham side looking to put an end to their winless run of seven matches in the Premier League.
Marco Silva's side enter the clash at Elland Road full of confidence as they sit ninth in the table after a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. Mitrovic played a key role in that win over Villa, and in their excellent start to the season as a whole.
The Serbian international is a striker not afraid to bring out the dark arts in his search for wins and he was the man involved in Douglas Luiz's red card on Thursday, which has now been rescinded. He also netted his eighth league goal of the season in just 10 appearances from the spot against the Villains.
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Speaking in his pre-Fulham press conference, Marsch admitted he has been impressed with what he has seen from Fulham so far this season and knows his side will have to be clever in how they look to deal with Mitrovic.
He said: "They're a good footballing team they spread the field really well. They're a good passing team. Mitrovic is a very dangerous player - one of the most clever players in the league and we'll have to manage him in the right way. I think they've had a good campaign and a really good start to the season so it won't be easy."
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