Supporters of Leeds United have recently gushed over some footage of Illan Meslier which emerged on social media.
On Thursday afternoon, some footage which had initially been posted by LUTV was shared on Twitter by LeedsUnited.News.
The footage showed the club’s 20-year-old Frenchman in action in training ahead of the Whites’ clash with West Ham United on Friday night.
Alongside the footage, the Twitter account also stated: ‘Illan Meslier looking unbelievable in training ahead of West Ham.’
Lots of Leeds fans then flocked to this to air their reactions to the footage of the goalkeeper.
So, what did these Leeds United fans have to say about the footage of Illan Meslier?
https://twitter.com/LeedsUtd_News/status/1337031425804132353
That boy has springs for legs ?
— Jack McCaw (@omoxo22) December 10, 2020
What a fabulous asset he is.
— Daniel Dibdin (@dibovanni) December 10, 2020
During the summer of 2019, Leeds signed the stopper on loan from FC Lorient before his move was made permanent this summer for £5.85m (per Transfermarkt).
Do you think Illan Meslier has the potential to be one of Leeds' greatest-ever goalkeepers?
No, he's not that good
Yes, he's a class player
@MeslierIllan was a bargain ???
— Alan Thompson ?? (@thombo1987) December 10, 2020
My Keeper ?????
— Ben Radcliffe (@Ben64611) December 10, 2020
Since his arrival at Elland Road, Meslier has made 22 appearances in all competitions for Marcelo Bielsa’s outfit (per Transfermarkt).
Over those 22 outings, the 20-year-old goalkeeper has kept an impressive tally of 11 clean sheets but has conceded 25 goals in the 11 games in which he has not kept a clean sheet.
VERY GOOD
— St3nn4?? (@kevstenna19) December 10, 2020
What a steal this was! https://t.co/IB1NvUzpLo
— Calvin Mack (@CalvinMackk) December 10, 2020
Gonna play for France one day this kid, unbelievable keeper https://t.co/f48mxGukm6
— lewis (@lewis__lufc) December 10, 2020
A joke of a keeper already wow what an absolute superstar he’s gonna be https://t.co/waFnCTiH9s
— one klich (@KlichOne) December 10, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Leeds fans, lots of them were keen to gush over the footage of Meslier in training.