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Illan Meslier dropped! Leeds goalkeeper won't start against Luton as Daniel Farke confirms key decision after ex-Man Utd target's costly blunders in Swansea draw

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<p>The Frenchman made two crucial errors in his team's 2-2 draw against Swansea last week, despite saving a penalty early on. He dropped the ball after a Swansea corner, allowing Harry Darling to equalise for the Welsh visitors in the second half. Then, after Leeds had restored their lead, a shot deep in injury time slipped under his gloves as they missed out on the chance to go level on points at the top of the Championship alongside Sheffield United.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Meslier's displays for Leeds have resulted in calls for Farke to drop him and the German coach has decided to call on Karl Darlow to start against second-bottom Luton this weekend. The 25-year-old's mistakes could prove detrimental to his Leeds career, too, as the Elland Road team reportedly want to sign <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/caoimhin-kelleher-leeds-liverpool-goalkeeper-chelsea-djordje-petrovic-possible-illan-meslier-replacement-championship-title-candidates-premier-league/blt0f4d2813efbc50ee" target="_blank">Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool or Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea</a> should they earn promotion to the Premier League.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Farke said: "I have taken my decision and spoken to the goalkeepers, Karl Darlow will play Saturday. It's been important that we had clarity early in the week, so Karl could concentrate on this."</p>

WHAT FARKE SAID

<p>The French shot stopper was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-eyeing-shock-move-leeds-illan-meslier-advice-goalkeeper-scout-string-errors-andre-onana-altay-bayindir/blt3b33ca1f53aa3446" target="_blank">linked with a move to Manchester United as recently as December last year</a> and will hope to prove he has the quality of reaching such heights by bouncing back from the upset of losing his spot.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MESLIER?

Illan Meslier dropped! Leeds goalkeeper won't start against Luton as Daniel Farke confirms key decision after ex-Man Utd target's costly blunders in Swansea draw | Goal.com

Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier will be dropped to the bench for his team&apos;s Championship match against Luton, coach Daniel Farke has confirmed.

Illan Meslier dropped! Leeds goalkeeper won&apos;t start against Luton as Daniel Farke confirms key decision after ex-Man Utd target&apos;s costly blunders in Swansea draw

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