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Exclusive: Daniel Farke at Breaking Point with Illan Meslier as Leeds United’s Promotion Hopes Hang in the Balance
Leeds United’s chances of automatic promotion to the Premier League are hanging by a thread, and manager Daniel Farke is at breaking point with goalkeeper Illan Meslier. The Frenchman’s latest blunders in the 2-2 draw against Swansea City have left Farke with no choice but to consider dropping him for the upcoming match against Luton Town.
Meslier’s errors have cost Leeds dearly this season, with high-profile mistakes against Sunderland and Hull City turning wins into draws. TV commentator Ian Darke has lost patience with the goalkeeper and is urging Farke to make a change.
“I would say now enough is enough,” Darke said in an exclusive interview with MOT Leeds News. “Daniel Farke has to make a decision, that’s what he’s paid for. He’s been to blame for several high-profile errors. He wasn’t just at fault for the first goal against Swansea, he was at fault for both of them in my view.”
Darke believes that Leeds have a capable deputy in Karl Darlow, who has plenty of experience in the Championship and Premier League. With Meslier’s form showing no signs of improvement, Darke thinks it’s time for Farke to bite the bullet and make a change.
“The matter of fact is that Leeds have a very good deputy in Karl Darlow, who has plenty of experience in the Championship and Premier League,” Darke said. “I think now has to be the point where Farke makes the change, to be honest with you. He has to bite the bullet – it might just pay off in the long run for Meslier.”
Meslier’s previous performances had earned him a degree of leeway, but his recent mistakes have put him firmly in the spotlight. With Leeds’ promotion hopes hanging in the balance, Farke cannot afford to keep faith with a goalkeeper who is costing his team valuable points.
The pressure is mounting on Farke to deliver promotion this season, and he knows that he cannot afford to make any more mistakes. With seven games remaining, Leeds need to go on a winning run to secure their place in the top two. Anything less, and Farke’s job will be on the line.
The Leeds fans will be watching with bated breath to see who starts in goal against Luton Town on Saturday. Will Farke stick with Meslier, or will he finally lose patience and give Darlow a chance? One thing is certain – Leeds cannot afford to drop any more points if they want to achieve their goal of promotion to the Premier League.
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