Louis Saha has said he believes Illan Meslier could be Manchester United’s future first-choice goalkeeper in a few years’ time.
Saha, who played in the Premier League for United, recently spoke to Betfred about all things United and said that Meslier could well replace David De Gea once the Spaniard leaves his role at the club.
“He could replace him, sure. He is a good goalkeeper, very talented and his profile reminds me of Thibaut Courtois. He’s a tall guy and while he may need to improve his passing range, he’s decent on the ball and he’s good on his line.”
Saha also spoke about the pressure that comes with holding the No. 1 spot at United, saying the French youngster will need the perfect mindset if he is to take the job at Old Trafford.
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“The number one spot at Manchester United comes with a lot more pressure than at Leeds United or Lorient, so it all depends on whether he has the right mindset to take that position in the Manchester United team. He’s a great talent, but there’s a long way to go for him.”
At just 22, Meslier still has a lot to learn as a goalkeeper, but if he can continue to perform as well as he does at Leeds, the sky’s the limit.
