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Leeds United announce an immediate decision about the managerial vacancy.
Leeds United have announced that Michael Skubala will remain in his position as interim manager while they search for a new permanent coach.
The Whites fired Jesse Marsch last week; he is currently in the running for the Southampton position; and have been looking for a replacement ever since.
They approached Andoni Iraola of Rayo Vallecano and Arne Slot of Feyenoord unsuccessfully, and they turned down Alfred Schreuder, the former manager of Ajax.
In a statement on Tuesday, Leeds confirmed that Skubala will carry on his role as interim manager for their next few games.
Leeds’ statement read: “Leeds United can confirm Michael Skubala will continue to lead the men’s first team for the club’s upcoming fixtures.
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“Paco Gallardo and Chris Armas will carry on supporting Michael, alongside the backroom team already in place.
“Skubala, Gallardo and Armas have overseen two positive performances over the last week against Manchester United and will lead training ahead of this weekend’s Premier League game against Everton at Goodison Park.
Skubala said: “I have really enjoyed the experience and the team and staff have responded well.
“I know I speak for Paco and Chris when I say that it is an honour to be on the touchline at this club.
“We will continue work tirelessly to help to push on up the table in the short term, whilst the board focus on the long term future of the team.”
📰 #LUFC can confirm Michael Skubala will continue to lead the men’s first team for the club’s upcoming fixtures
— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 14, 2023