Illan Meslier could have arguably done better with Portsmouth's opening goal during the Leeds United draw on Saturday yet Daniel Farke insists his goalkeeper is the best in the league
Illan Meslier is the best goalkeeper in the Championship and Daniel Farke is delighted to have him at Leeds United, he says. The 24-year-old got his gloves on Portsmouth’s opening goal, but could not stop the ball from hitting the net at his near post.
“He's a great shot-saver,” he said. “I've spoken about this, for me, he’s the best keeper in this league. You just have to think about the unbelievable saves of last season.“In general, we had a bit the problem in the first half, the start was so much on the front foot, so easy, we underestimated a few situations. Especially as a goalkeeper, he was not involved at all and then the first strike on target.
Even the best footballers make mistakes, Farke contended, as he presumed the goalkeeper would have been disappointed in the manner he was. The manager still sees his number one as a work in progress as he continues to build toward a likely peak in his early 30s as a stopper.“Probably, he is disappointed with conceding such a situation because, normally, he's one of the goalkeepers who always saves such a ball,” he said.
“Yes, today, perhaps, sadly not. It was then, overall, not that great, but I'm pretty happy we have him because, for me, he's the best goalkeeper in this league.”
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