A lot of Leeds United fans flocked to a post from Illan Meslier after he made his league debut for the Whites in their 4-0 thrashing of Hull City.
The Frenchman made his first start in the Championship after Kiko Casilla was found guilty of using racist language towards Jonathan Leko and was handed an eight-game ban by the FA.
Did Meslier impress on his league debut?
Yes, looked solid
No, had very little to do
This could give the 20-year-old the chance to stake a claim as Leeds’ number one, and he made a solid start on Saturday and impressed these Whites fans.
https://twitter.com/MeslierIllan/status/1233851549706784771
Different gravy lad, more to come yet ??
— Rebecca (@beckslufc7) February 29, 2020
Keep going lad outstanding today
— ON ON ON!! ?? (@scotttownend2) February 29, 2020
I didn’t really notice you were playing….. Says it all to be honest
— Paul Taylor (@forza_pt) February 29, 2020
Very well done a early birthday present for you keep that balll out the net young man well played today
— Steve (@Steve65LUFC) February 29, 2020
You were fab! Huge future ahead…..can become a legend at Leeds ?
— AW (@AWwhite1) February 29, 2020
Ten games – it’s hero time!
— Rod Wallace-Arnold (@JoseDalbinho) February 29, 2020
Congratulations Ilan. Wishing you every success. We are all backing you. ??????#lufc
— Chris (@Chris_CD2010) March 1, 2020
A calm debut. Good command of your area. No rash mistakes. Keep going
— BEESTON WARRIOR (@joelufc20) March 1, 2020
Absolutely smashed your first championship game! We will have the same for the next 7+ ? #alaw
— Chelle ?? (@ChelleLUFC) February 29, 2020
What do we think?
Meslier kept a clean sheet, although he did not have very much to do, facing just two shots on target – which he dealt with.
The Frenchman, who is valued at £4.5m by Transfermarkt, was given a 6/10 for his performance by the Yorkshire Evening Post.
His kicking was a bit off (according to the YEP), but other than that, this was a decent debut from Meslier.
It will be interesting to see how he does in the coming weeks.