Lucas Perri appears destined to leave Leeds United in the summer after suffering a ‘terrible fall from grace’ at Elland Road.
That’s according to Foot Mercato. The French outlet cover the Leeds goalkeeper today and how he’s completely out of Daniel Farke’s plans at present.
Perri arrived from Lyon in the summer, with Leeds hoping he’d be their established number one. He had impressed at the French club, succeeding Anthony Lopes and earning rave reviews.
Leeds wanted him to replace Islan Meslier for life in the Premier League. Instead, they’ve ended up with Karl Darlow as their number one.
Struggles from day one
Perri simply hasn’t impressed from day one. And the situation has become ‘more complicated’ as the months have rolled by.
Criticism escalated quickly at the beginning of the season, with Daniel Farke then criticising his inconsistency and ‘risky distribution’. The fact he had one of the lowest save percentages in the league didn’t help matters either.
That led the Leeds coach to replace him, and they haven’t looked back since. Darlow has not been flawless either, but he’s impressed more that Perri. That’s left the Brazilian’s future ‘uncertain’.
Reports in England have stated that Leeds are considering signing a new goalkeeper in the summer, particularly if they avoid relegation. That’s looking more likely each week.
And they know there’s suitors for Perri too. Sport Witness covered reports earlier this month about Beşiktaş making late efforts to get him. That never happened, but he’s certainly on their radar. There’s every chance they revive their interest in the summer.
Concerning Leeds numbers
The numbers certainly don’t make for pretty reading for Perri. He has kept just three clean sheets in 16 games, conceding 29 goals and recording a 56.7% save percentage.
In fact, he’s below the league averages for save percentage and clean sheets and well above the goals conceded per 90. His pass accuracy is even beneath the league average.
It’s clear to see why Leeds would look for a replacement. For now, he finds himself stuck in a “very complicated period,” and the outlook remains bleak.