‘Criminal’ – Leeds United fans slam star for what he did vs Nottingham Forest
Leeds United are continuing to struggle at the wrong end of the Premier League table after failing to beat Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Lukas Nmecha’s second goal for Leeds was not enough as Ibrahim Sangare equalised for Nottingham Forest just two minutes later.
Leeds’ lack of goals has been a major concern for Daniel Farke’s side this season, and summer recruit Dominic Calvert-Lewin was dropped to the bench against Nottingham Forest, who secured victory through a second half Morgan Gibbs-White strike and a late Elliot Anderson penalty.
West Ham’s win over Burnley a day earlier means Leeds are just a point clear of the relegation zone.
Leeds fans slam Lucas Perri moment
Lucas Perri joined Leeds in the summer, and has become the clubs new number one ahead of both Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier.
Perri has struggled with injury at Leeds, but has returned between the sticks over the past two matches.
Many Leeds fans though blasted the Brazilian for his part in Sangare’s equalising goal.
“I had hope for Perri but seems though he’s nowhere near as good as I had hoped, and our defence seems like a bunch of individuals,” a fan posted on social media.
“Perri. My goodness. What have we signed here,” another fan asked.
Whilst another fan was quick to blame Perri for the goal: “That is on Perri – criminal.”
“Serious question… is Perri better than Meslier?? He’s not better than Darlow,” was one question posed on social media.
“Perri what a waste of money,” a supporter said.
“Perri is a liability,” another posted.
Daniel Farke faces goalkeeping decision
Moments before Perri’s mistake for Nottingham Forest’s goal, the 27-year-old had made a tremendous save to keep Leeds ahead.
That save though will not quieten down suggestions that 35-year-old Darlow should be reinstated to the starting XI.
Darlow deputised during Perri’s absence and the Wales international has the backing of the clubs supporters.
Leeds’ next match is against Aston Villa after the international break.