Cascarino convinced Leeds keeper Meslier future France No1
Former Marseille striker, Tony Cascarino, has heaped praise on Leeds goalkeeper Ilian Meslier.
Only West Bromwich Albion’s Sam Johnstone (115) has made more saves in the Premier League than Meslier (110) this season and former Chelsea striker Cascarino is full of praise for his recent performances.
“Few players in the Premier League have a more demanding job than Illan Meslier,” he wrote for The Times.
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“Aged just 21, the Leeds United goalkeeper has had to master Marcelo Bielsa’s high-octane style of play which requires him to think quickly with his feet under pressure.
“He has made a fair few mistakes this season but they do not seem to have knocked his confidence. If anything, the experience has made him a better goalkeeper and with every passing week he is looking more assured.
“Meslier’s ability to keep cool under pressure comes from his formative years at Lorient in France where he competed in the youth cup aged 15 up against 20-year-old men.
“It is exciting to think how good he could become. Meslier stands at 6ft 6in and still has a wiry frame.
“As he continues to grow and develop his upper body strength, he will become an even more fearsome physical presence in the box.
“I think [we] are looking at the future No 1 for the French national team.”