Jesse Marsch has vowed to bring "calm" to Leeds United after replacing Marcelo Bielsa as manager.
The American - who was previously coached at RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig - has signed a contract until 2025.
Bielsa is considered a hero by Leeds fans after leading the club to the Premier League, but with his side teetering two points above the drop zone, the club felt it was time to move on.
Marsch has been brought in as his replacement and immediately wants to stabilise Leeds' current predicament.
"Obviously I'm excited but I'm very focused on the task at hand," Marsch told Sky Sports. "I know the situation is not exactly what everyone had envisioned when the season started, but I have my energy and I'm focused and I'm ready to do whatever it takes to help this team.
"I don't quite see it as 12 Cup finals - I see it as 12 games is enough time. We have to stay calm, there's no panic.
"I know there's been stress because of the way the last few games have gone, but I think for us it's really important that we focus on every moment, every game and every day and that we remove the stress and focus on the things we can control.
"In general in this football lifestyle, it's really important to understand that but in the moment now, being calm, clear and disciplined will help us.
"My respect for Marcelo Bielsa is massive. I've watched him for years and he has such a unique playing style. A lot of what I believe in and my playing principles are similar to the things that he likes and he does, and I followed very popular managers wherever I've gone.
"I know there are challenges to that, but for me it's focusing on who I am and what the job takes and what is necessary for the team to grow.
"Certainly, I know the fanbase has a lot of loyalty to Marcelo as they should as he's a hero here. He's brought the club back up to such a high level back in the Premier League so for me, my task is to take the club to the next step.
"The short term is about keeping the club in the Premier League but in the longer term it's about continuing to grow and to be the club the fans feel it deserves to be which is one of the elite clubs in England."
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