Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has brought in a psychologist as they battle against relegation.
Marsch has hired a permanent psychologist at Leeds after publicly questioning whether some of his players can mentally handle a relegation fight.
"I said last year it was a psychological project and I feel we are back into that phase where I have to psychologically analyse exactly where each individual is at," said the under-pressure Leeds boss.
"I'm trying to figure out which guys can be counted on at the highest level, which guys are ready to fight for everything. Certain players are built more internally to handle these moments and other players start to waver a little.
"People talk about the physical and tactical side, but I think the psychological often gets neglected. Often that is the most important thing, to unlock insecurities and reinforce confidence in people in ways to help them perform."
The psychologist will not just be on hand to help the players, but also Marsch himself. He said: "The goal is that she is a partner with me.
"If I can find the right person so we are on top of the psychology of what we are doing, how we are maximising the potential of myself and the behaviour of the players, that would be a massive goal.
"I'd like to think I can handle the moments, but you get tested at times like this. My wife will probably tell you that she's my psychologist and unfortunately right now that is probably the case!"