Jesse Marsch has been delighted with the response he has seen from Illan Meslier after challenging him to have a ‘bigger presence’. Meslier was one of Leeds United’s heroes on Saturday night as the Whites saw off Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield to claim their first win since August and climb out of the relegation zone.
The goalkeeper conceded early as a Mo Salah volley found the back of his net. However, despite Liverpool’s best efforts, he wasn’t beaten again as he frustrated the Reds and the home crowd with his ability between the sticks.
Meslier made nine saves in total during the game, a feat no goalkeeper has bettered in the top flight this season, with Darwin Nunez, Roberto Firmino and Salah all being denied by the Frenchman. And, after frustrating Liverpool at one end, Leeds made them pay at the other as Crysencio Summerville popped up to bag the winner in the 89th minute of the game.
