Illan Meslier has had a rough end to the season for Leeds United.
Meslier might have already played his final game for Leeds as Daniel Farke’s mind looks made up.
The Frenchman was dropped for Karl Darlow, which has ultimately summed up where his future at Elland Road lies.
With Darlow performing, Meslier doesn’t want to be Leeds’ back-up, which indicates he could move on.
However, what Leeds legend Eddie Gray has just said might change Farke’s mind in an extraordinary prediction.
Eddie Gray’s Illan Meslier prediction which will shock Leeds United fans
With the 24-year-old likely to leave after his sixth season with Leeds, his exit will be mixed.
There’s no doubt he’s had performances that stand out, but it seems like the negatives outweigh the positives.
Despite the competition in net, Darlow has supported Meslier, and after Gray’s claim, it will either leave fans agreeing or in complete disbelief.
Speaking to the Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, the former Leeds winger made a stark prediction about Meslier, which will raise plenty of questions.
“I think people have been a bit quick to criticise Meslier,” Gray said.
“Goalkeepers don’t mature till 28/29, and I think he’ll become a top goalkeeper.
“He’ll definitely play for France at the top level, he’s got all the attributes.”
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Leaving Leeds could do Meslier the world of good
It’s become clear that Meslier doesn’t cope well under pressure.
His error back in October against Sunderland stands out above all, as Whites fans slammed the Frenchman for his last-minute howler, which could end up costing Farke the title.
Farke refused to drop Meslier after Sunderland, which is why the 49ers criticized Farke for not dropping Meslier, and it could end up costing him his job if the ownership are still aggrieved by this.
But Meslier has to leave the club, as after each mistake, it will have dampened his morale and destroyed his confidence, as the ongoing trend continued throughout the season.
A move elsewhere could help Gray’s prediction come true, but it seems an awful long way away from happening.
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