Daniel Farke has surely thrown future of Leeds star into jeopardy after what he did to him vs Fulham
Leeds beat Fulham 1-0 at Elland Road on Saturday to boost their survival hopes under Daniel Farke.
Lukas Nmecha scored a 91st-minute winner to send the Leeds fans into delirium and extend their run of just one loss in nine matches.
The result leaves them 16th in the Premier League, and although 18th-placed West Ham won against Spurs, the eight-point cushion they have over the relegation zone is hugely promising.
Several players have stepped up during the festive period, but Daniel Farke has completely lost faith in one star whose future is now uncertain.
Karl Darlow could hurt Lucas Perri’s future at Leeds
In the 4-3 loss to Newcastle on 8 January, Lucas Perri failed to keep out Harvey Barnes’ shot in the 102nd minute, costing Leeds the game despite getting a big hand to the strike.
Farke then confirmed Karl Darlow would start against Derby in the FA Cup third round, before naming the Englishman in his team for the Fulham clash.
He went on to keep Leeds’ fourth clean sheet of the campaign, and although he was hardly tested by Fulham’s attackers, he was somewhat more reliable.
| Stat | Perri |
| Appearances | 16 |
| Goals conceded | 29 |
| Clean sheets | 3 |
| xG prevented | -2.18 |
Perri has struggled massively in England, and his numbers don’t bode well in comparison to other Premier League goalkeepers.
Since arriving from Lyon in the summer, Perri has been exposed numerous times for his lapses in concentration, and Darlow is making the most of his opportunity.
Leeds fans had high hopes for the Brazilian, but his inconsistency has prevented the Whites from winning even more points in the top flight.
Although Perri will stay in LS11 to fight for his place, his future could be in doubt if Darlow continues to impress.
Could Perri leave Leeds in the summer?
Last season, Illan Meslier made a series of high-profile mistakes that left Farke with no choice but to replace him ahead of their return to the Premier League.
As a result, the Whites spent £13.9million to bring Perri over from France.
However, they may have to cut their losses on the 28-year-old in the summer, as signing a new shot-stopper could become a priority.
With Leeds on course to stay in the Premier League, they’ll need someone much more capable in between the sticks for next season.
His underlying stats for Lyon were very impressive, and standing at 196cm tall, his stature could have been a real asset.
However, it will now take a huge renaissance in form for him to turn everything around, and the 49ers may have to look at selling him for a better replacement in the summer.
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