Marsch says he’s really excited about potential of Illan Meslier

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Jesse Marsch has claimed in his press conference that Illan Meslier is as good as any young goalkeeper he has ever seen, and suggested that he is hugely excited about the level the Leeds United starlet can reach.

Meslier has been considered one of the brightest prospects at Elland Road for some time. He has been the number one throughout the Whites’ time in the Premier League.

His form has been a little more underwhelming this year. But it has been an incredibly difficult campaign for Leeds. And there have been plenty of occasions when Meslier has come to Leeds’ rescue.

He made a world-class save to deny Che Adams last weekend. But some felt that he was too far over for the free-kick James Ward Prowse equalised from in the 1-1 draw.

Marsch was asked about what he made of Meslier since his arrival at Elland Road. And the Leeds boss insisted that he could not praise the Frenchman high enough.

“First of all I think Illan’s talent is massive,” he said, in his press conference.

“He is a young goalkeeper that is as good as any young goalkeeper I have ever seen. That’s really exciting. Then he has a really good mentality, he wants to work, he wants to learn and he wants to improve.”

Illan Meslier may have higher ceiling than any other player at Leeds

Leeds have some hugely talented players. Obviously, Raphinha looks to be a world-class attacker. And he could move to Barcelona in the summer.

Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips is an England international. And they have a crop of youngsters knocking on the door, with Joe Gelhardt leading the way.

Meslier is hardly any older. But he already has over 80 first-team appearances under his belt for Leeds.

His ceiling could be higher than any other player in the current squad. He has proved that he can shine in the Premier League. And it would be no surprise to see him in the France senior squad in the near future.