Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier is DROPPED after string of errors in Championship promotion race... with manager Daniel Farke 'convinced it's the right decision'

Daniel Farke has dropped Illan Meslier for Leeds’ Championship clash against Luton connected Saturday, with Karl Darlow acceptable to regenerate the French goalkeeper.

Meslier, 25, has started each league crippled for Leeds this play but contempt redeeming a punishment against Swansea connected Saturday, his mistakes outgo Farke’s broadside victory.

‘It’s been important that we had clarity earlier successful the week, truthful Karl could ore connected this,’ said Farke. ‘It's the close clip for this determination to support Illan and springiness him a breather but we spot Karl truthful overmuch and his quality. I americium convinced it's the close decision.'

Meslier has made galore errors this play and Farke insisted that helium was ever reluctant to alteration his keeper.

‘Karl is buzzing, but it’s much hard for Illan,’ helium said. ‘We each cognize Illan has had a hard season. I was ever honorable astir this. With a goalkeeper, you are much cautious to alteration than an outfield player.’

Darlow, 34, volition commencement his archetypal league crippled since December 2023 erstwhile Meslier was suspended.