Leeds United’s first game since being crowned the 2019/20 Championship winners was somewhat marred by Marcelo Bielsa’s team selection against Derby County on Sunday afternoon.
Not because the Argentine surprisingly named seven changes, but because Kiko Casilla returned to the starting XI following his eight-game suspension for racially abusing a fellow professional.
And much of the Elland Road faithful back in Yorkshire were left fuming with by the decision and his subsequent performance.
Should Leeds offload Kiko Casilla?
Absolutely!
Not yet, no
The 33-year-old was blasted for being a “total liability” whilst one supporter lauded his ban as an “absolute blessing,” which only goes to show what people think of him these days.
United came out on top with a 3-1 victory at Pride Park but clearly Casilla’s involvement has put a stain over it all going by the reaction on social media.
Per SofaScore, the divisive Spaniard picked up the lowest rating of any Leeds player with a measly 6.3. His distribution was all over the shop having only mustered up a 71% passing success rate, too.
Here’s the rest of the reaction…
The 8 game ban on Kiko was an absolute blessing #lufc
— Luke Dawson (@lukedawson90) July 19, 2020
I certainly haven't missed Kiko's distribution
— PaulLUFC (@PaulLUFC1919) July 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/BrearJoshua/status/1284845601289646081?s=20
Even in a nothing game I have no faith in Kiko getting hands on any attempt on goal, the bloke is such a sham it’s unreal #LUFC
— Relegation Clause FC (@MMMMMNoodleSoup) July 19, 2020
Really can't believe how unwise and insensitive MB and Radz have been today playing Kiko. Absolutely wrong decision.
— Jeff Murray (@MurrayJeff72) July 19, 2020
As excited as I am for @LUFC, Kiko should be nowhere near the starting 11 without a proper apology. What a stain on our great day.
— Conor CultDrums AKA Twinkle Daddy. (@CultDrums) July 19, 2020
Actually so glad Casilla got the ban, because we deffo wouldn’t be where we are now. Get rid of him.. shocking !! #LUFC
— Hayley (@hayleydarbeyy) July 19, 2020
Not enough people have read the report i think, after reading it, Kiko needs to be out during the summer
— Reehan Gulamhussein (@ReehanG28) July 19, 2020
#lufc casilla still not changed then
— Darren Winterburn (@Windaz79) July 19, 2020
I’d forgotten what’s it’s like to have a total liability in goal #Lufc
— Liz Peck (@lizpeck10) July 19, 2020
Casilla distribution💩
— Tom Raynor (@TOMLUFC1995) July 19, 2020
Genuinely not watching today as the decision to play Casilla is just despicable and leaves a huge shadow over a massive day for us. Urge you all to let the club know this isn’t ok #lufc #blm https://t.co/t9dJtOAbR6
— Flo (@_FloWaccoe) July 19, 2020