ILLAN MESLIER NEWS

Villa match postponed Meslier and Leeds won't play Tuesday against Aston Villa because of the COVID-19 outbreak within the squad.

Impact There has been no new positive cases for Leeds, but due to quarantines, the team still won't have enough players Tuesday. Assuming everyone in the squad can get back to health as planned, Leeds should be ready for the Jan. 2 match against Burnley.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight saves in 4-1 defeat Meslier made eight saves in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Meslier have been extremely busy of late as Leeds have been dreadful defensively allowing 16 goals in last four matches alone. The keeper has racked up 20 saves over that span with back to back outings with eight saves each but still remains hard to trust in most formats.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crushed by City Meslier allowed seven goals while making eight saves during Tuesday's 7-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Meslier allowed three goals in the first half and four in the second as Leeds were crushed by City on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed 32 goals in 17 league starts while his eight saves upped his season total to 57.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in loss Meslier made three saves and two clearances during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Meslier only conceded one goal from open play, but conceded twice from the penalty spot. The keeper has shown some poor form and will be tested massively against Manchester City next time out.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Single save in draw Meslier made one save and clearance during Sunday's two-all draw with Brentford.

Impact Meslier faced three shots and only managed to stop one during Sunday's draw. It was an uncharacteristically poor showing from the keeper who is generally a solid fantasy option, though that's unlikely to be the case with the brutal schedule he has coming up, against Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simple clean sheet Meslier made one save and one clearance during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Meslier made a save on the only shot he faced Tuesday. The keeper did well and earned his third clean sheet of the season. Next up is a tough clash with Brentford at home, where a clean sheet will be hard to come by.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Brighton Meslier made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Brighton.

Impact Meslier kept a much-needed second clean sheet of the season on Saturday, but Leeds are winless in three Premier League games since late October. On Tuesday he will face 11th-placed Crystal Palace, which have scored 19 goals in 13 matches.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Conte gets 1st Premier League win as Spurs manager

Antonio Conte registered a first Premier League win in charge of Tottenham as the team came from behind to beat Leeds 2-1

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes two second half goals Meslier allowed two goals while making two saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Tottenham.

Impact Meslier allowed two second half goals as Leeds dropped a one goal lead to fall on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 20 goals in 12 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 40.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in draw Meslier made two saves and three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Leicester.

Impact Meslier wasn't really tested, but conceded in first half as they ended up with the home draw. The goalkeeper has just one clean sheet over 11 starts in the season, and will look for his second at Tottenham on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Norwich extends nightmare league run with loss to Leeds

Norwich’s nightmare return to the Premier League has continued as it came off worst from a frenetic four-minute spell against Leeds

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beaten once in win Meslier allowed a goal while making two saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Norwich City.

Impact Meslier allowed a goal in the second half but was otherwise good as Leeds found a game winning goal to claim all three points. The keeper has now allowed 17 goals in ten league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 26.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Penalties for Chelsea, smoother for Arsenal to win in cup

Arsenal and Chelsea have reached the quarterfinals of the League Cup

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three saves in draw Meslier made three saves and two clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wolves.

Impact Meslier made three saves despite conceding an early goal and rebounded for the draw. The keeper has been solid all season despite some truly dreadful performances in front of him. Next up is a strong bounce-back spot against Norwich.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in loss Meslier conceded one goal and made three saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Southampton.

Impact Meslier has only conceded one goal over his last two matches, which is a positive development for a team that tends not to rely on defense too frequently, but securing victories is still not a consistent process. He'll next face Wolverhampton, which are starting to find their own scoring stride following a late win over Aston Villa.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broja's first EPL goal earns Southampton first win of season

Armando Broja has struck his first English Premier League goal as Southampton picked up an overdue first win of the season by beating Leeds 1-0 at home

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

An expert's opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of Illan Meslier Former professional goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski analyses Illan Meslier - are we possibly looking at one the next great goalkeepers?

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Keeps clean sheet against Watford Meslier made a save and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Watford.

Impact Meslier kept his first clean sheet of the season Saturday as Leeds also won their first Premier League game. He will hope to build off this momentum after the international break when he faces Southampton, which have scored just five goals in seven matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds exhales with 1-0 victory over Watford in EPL

Leeds has held on for its first victory of the Premier League season after defender Diego Llorente scored early in the 1-0 win over Watford

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes five saves in loss Meslier made five saves and three clearances and picked up a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss to West Ham.

Impact Meslier had a good outing, but couldn't help them avoid the comeback home loss. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet in the season after six starts. He will now look to bounce back against Watford on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saint-Maximin saves point for Newcastle against Leeds

Newcastle had Allan Saint-Maximin’s brilliance to thank after coming from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Leeds in the Premier League

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six saves in draw Meslier allowed a goal while making six saves during Friday's 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

Impact Meslier conceded the game tying goal in the 44th minute as Leeds split the points with Newcastle on Friday. The keeper has now allowed 12 goals in his opening five league starts while his six saves upped his season total to 22.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals during loss Meslier conceded three goals and made five saves during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Meslier has conceded 11 goals in four matches to begin the season as Leeds have struggled to adapt defensively. It should get slightly easier for Meslier when Leeds travel to Newcastle United on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in draw Meslier made two saves and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Burnley.

Impact Meslier had a quiet outing and wasn't really tested, but conceded in the second half and they had to push for a late equalizer on the road. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet in the season after three games, and will look for his first when they host Liverpool on Sep 12.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bamford rescues draw for Leeds as Burnley gets landmark goal

Patrick Bamford’s late equalizer rescued Leeds a point in a 1-1 draw at Burnley to leave both sides chasing their first Premier League win of the season

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS