Marcelo Bielsa confirms Leeds United plan for Illan Meslier if Kiko Casilla is handed FA ban
Whites keeper Casilla is currently facing an FA hearing in London over alleged comments of a racist nature aimed at striker Jonathan Leko in United's 1-0 defeat at Charlton Athletic at the end of September.
Casilla - who strongly denies the claims - will be banned for several games if found guilty but Bielsa said the Spaniard's behaviour had been normal this week and that France under-20s 'keeper Meslier would come in for Casilla should he be banned.
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Hide AdMeslier has so far made just the one appearance for Leeds with the 19-year-old Frenchman impressing during the 1-0 loss at Arsenal in January in the third round of the FA Cup.
"It’s a situation we have to resolve," said Bielsa, asked how Casilla's hearing had affected preparations this week.
"It’s correct we adapt ourselves the way they decide to resolve this situation.
"Meslier is the option if Kiko doesn’t play. In this situation or in others.
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Hide Ad"When he plays the direction of him was in the level of our expectations."
Asked if he had spoken to Casilla this week and if the Spaniard was mentally okay, Bielsa said: "I did not talk with him, but I observed his behaviour and he is totally normal."
Bielsa also revealed that United had picked up no new injuries ahead of Saturday's Championship clash against Reading at Elland Road.