Leeds United coach Chris Armas has an opportunity for revenge over the Manchester United players who reportedly labelled him as ‘Ted Lesso’.
The American was brought in to Old Trafford to help Ralf Rangnick rejuvenate United’s fledgling campaign just before Christmas in 2021. However, the ex United assistant manager struggled to gain any respect amongst the United squad, who clearly did not rate the former New York Red Bull manager.
There were several reports which even claimed United players nicknamed him after the bumbling, fictional football coach ‘Ted Lasso’. However, nearly one year after his arrival at Old Trafford, Armas has the chance to strike a blow over his former side.
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Armas was a surprising survivor from Jesse Marsch’s sacking at Leeds United. The coach was brought in to Elland Road by his fellow countryman to help boost results at the club.
His time with Marsch in Yorkshire barely lasted a fortnight, as the former RB Leipzig manager was sacked shortly after their 1-0 away defeat to Nottingham Forest. As is normally the case when a manager departs in the Premier League, Armas was expected to follow Marsch out of the door.
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Curiously, not only was the 50-year-old not dismissed by the club, he has also been placed in temporary charge of them. He will be the man with the plan when Leeds travel to Old Trafford to face their fierce rivals.
It will be the perfect opportunity to knock his former employer’s season off course. And considering the comments of former United States international Herculez Gomez, Armas will have all of America willing him on. “It is a low blow and a very cheap shot,” former United States ace Gomez said, when he heard about the ‘Ted Lasso’ comments last year.
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“The fact that Chris Armas is American does play a factor in this. They are still trying to garner respect worldwide. It’s a reality. It’s not a footballing nation, or a proper footballing nation in their eyes. But that’s all it is.
“Chris Armas can do one of two things – he can pack up and go home or he needs to change the way they feel about him, the way they look at him, and make them respect him. Either way, it’s a situation you can’t ignore.”
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