Illan Meslier sent off for ‘stupid’ push in face as Leeds fall to Boxing Day defeat against Preston
Illan Meslier's rush of blood saw him get sent off in a 'stupid' moment of madness as Leeds suffered a Boxing Day defeat at Preston.
The French goalkeeper was given a straight red card in the 53rd minute for shoving Milutin Osmajic in the face.
After claiming a cross on the edge of his six-yard box, the 23-year-old squared up to Ben Whiteman having felt he had been nudged in the back.
Osmajic immediately darted towards Meslier where he pushed the shot-stopper, with the ex-Lorient star in turn shoving the striker in the face.
Osmajic then hit the deck in dramatic fashion with referee Josh Smith wasting no time in whipping out the red card for Meslier.
And according to ex-Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam, Meslier can have no complaints over his dismissal.
Speaking on commentary for talkSPORT 2, Adam said: «I think it's a red card, it's silly from Meslier.»
He added: «When you're trying to get a promotion, or you're away from home, you don't need to lift that crowd.
»They've been there with the Preston players so far, and moments like that, you don't need to be doing something silly.
«And Meslier does something stupid, it's a red card.»
It turned out to be the turning point in the match, as Preston took the lead against the promotion chasers four minutes later.
Leeds did find an equaliser in the 83rd minute through Pascal Struijk's penalty, but the hosts took home all three points when Liam Millar fired home at the death.
IT'S A RED CARD FOR THE LEEDS GOALKEEPER
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