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da betobet： Illan Meslier hasn’t been given much of a chance for Leeds United so far this season, but he may get an opportunity in the coming weeks.
Unfortunately, if the Frenchman is to get a run in the team it will be coming in some less than ideal circumstances.
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Kiko Casilla may be facing a suspension after he was accused of racially abusing Jonathan Leko during Leeds’ 1-0 loss to Charlton Athletic earlier in the season.
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Phil Hay has confirmed that the FA are still investigating that incident, but with the new rules in place, the minimum punishment that could be handed out is a six-game ban.
If Casilla is found guilty of this an opportunity will almost certainly be handed to Meslier, and despite the circumstances, he will have to take full advantage of this chance.
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Of course, if the Spanish stopper is found guilty that will have certain ethical implications and Leeds will have a decision to make with how they want to deal with the player internally.
However, strictly from a footballing standpoint, a suspension may open a door for Meslier to impress.
The 19-year-old hasn’t been given a chance in the league this season, and with the Whites potentially heading into a season-defining portion of the season the goalie could stake a claim for the number one shirt if Casilla is punished.
There is certainly a reason to believe he could step up too. He’s saved two penalties for the U23 side this term and was hailed by fans for his athletic ability between the posts.