Daniel Farke will be forced to replace Illan Meslier in the next three games after the Leeds United goalkeeper was sent off against Preston, with Karl Darlow poised to take his place.
Meslier, 23, was arrested after becoming entangled in a web of his own devising. After catching a cross, he confronted Preston’s Ben Whiteman before punching Milutin Osmajic in the face. The card is red.
The Frenchman was on track to record his second consecutive clean sheet, but he will now miss three games. It will keep him out of games against West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City, and Peterborough United.
Farke discussed summer signing Darlow in his post-match news conference, according to Leeds Live, who has only appeared for us twice before Preston, in Carabao Cup games against Chesterfield and Salford.
The German manager praised Darlow, calling him a “brilliant lad,” but warned the Leeds players that they will have to change their game plan now that Meslier has been sent out – a red card that even Ryan Lowe called mild.
“It is critical that we do not change our entire approach solely because of Karl.” Defenders must understand that his strong foot is his right, not his left. Pragmatic manner. Be prepared for longer balls and modify our behavior.
“However, Karl understands how we want to play. “He deserves a chance, and he’s a brilliant lad with a top mentality,” Farke remarked after the 2-1 loss to Ryan Lowe’s Preston North End on Boxing Day.
Daniel Farke lauds ‘brilliant’ Karl Darlow of Leeds United is a goalkeeper.
Leeds will have to change their strategy. With Meslier, it’s almost as if you’re playing with extra defender in the back, allowing the full-backs to push higher. Darlow is constrained.
Still solid with the ball at his feet, but not to Meslier’s standard. Meslier will almost certainly return to the Leeds starting XI when he returns from suspension.
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