The comments come after the goalkeeper’s stunning save at Leicester City
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has called goalkeeper Illan Meslier the best in the league after the 23-year-old’s heroics against Leicester City. With the Whites moments away from a statement victory over the runaway leaders, Meslier was on hand to claw out Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s back-post header as the Foxes man looked destined to score.
“For the way we want to play, I know he has the skills to play out from the back and also needs to build a bit of confidence with us, but his potential is outstanding and never in doubt. My feeling is that he just needs rhythm and confidence and this is what he gains. He is also crucial for six clean sheets, a really good defensive behaviour, also for our build-up.”
“It’s not a decision against Karl who is an outstanding character and also a proven goalkeeper on this level,” Farke continued. “I am so happy to have both of them, but the potential of Illan is just massive. When you have a diamond like him you have to back him, especially when a young player can’t play without mistakes is quite normal, but especially a goalkeeper needs backing.
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