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Garry Monk has pleaded for more time as he fights for his future at Leeds United.

His job is under threat heading into Saturday’s Yorkshire derby at Sheffield Wednesday because he has managed to pick up just one Championship point from his first three matches in charge.

Former Swansea boss Monk was appointed by Massimo Cellino only two months ago and insists he needs more time to get his ideas across to the players.

“When the international break comes, it will have been seven games in 20 days — which is ­ridiculous to be honest with you,” said Monk.

“It is what it is — the same for every club. But the frustrating part is you don’t get a lot of time to work on the grass, to correct things. It’s difficult for any team, but especially for a new team with new ideas. It takes time and it takes work.”

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Cellino has sacked six coaches in just over two years at Elland Road and Monk is just trying to focus on getting more out of his squad.

He faces a tough task and striker Chris Wood cupped an ear towards the Elland Road Kop as he celebrated his late­ equaliser against Fulham on Tuesday in response to being jeered by some Leeds fans.

Monk believes the players are learning how he wants them to play and that progress is being made.

“My job is to work every day and to try and improve the players every day to get to a point where we’re successful and can achieve our ambitions,” he said. “That’s what we’re all here for.

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“That’s how I look at it and it’s no easy process. It’s very difficult, but the guys’ attitude to improve and understand what they need to do better is very clear for me to see.

“We’re trying to show that in games and I’m sure you’ll see that.”

Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal sympathises with Monk’s plight and says he also needed time when he took over at Hillsborough last summer.

The Owls made a slow start, but ended up at Wembley for a single-goal Play-Off final defeat to Hull.

“They have new ideas, a new coach and new players,” said the Portuguese. “These kind of things take time. They are starting a process like we did last season.

“After seven games, we had five or six points. We didn’t start well. We had some problems at the beginning and Leeds are in this process.”