Agendas are set in the week’s football media by the most high-profile television pundits, especially when all eyes are on the solitary Monday night game. Jamie Carragher has built a strong reputation as one of the better analysts in broadcasting and this week his fire rained down on Leeds United’s defence.
Everyone got both barrels from the retired Liverpool defender, but Illan Meslier notably went under the microscope. Carragher’s opinion on Meslier’s performances, stature and suitability may be open to argument, but the statistics are stark for the 23-year-old goalkeeper.
It may well be, when he hits his peak in 10 years time, Meslier’s prolonged exposure to the best attackers in the world at such a young age will make him one of Europe’s best stoppers. The potential is undoubtedly there, as borne out by the France conversation swirling around him.
