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Leeds news: Felix Wiedwald issues message to fans about his shocking QPR blunder
LEEDS UNITED keeper Felix Wiedwald was pleased to atone for his “big mistake” in the 3-1 win at QPR.
Leeds United keeper Felix Wiedwald has owned up to his "big mistake"
Leeds were 2-0 ahead with only injury time left to play when Wiedwald misjudged Rs full-back Pawel Wszolek’s speculative punt into the box.
He redeemed himself moments later, pulling off a stop from substitute Idrissa Sylla before Kemar Roofe made sure of the victory.
Wiedwald took to social media site Instagram after the game and said: “I am really happy that I could help the team after my big mistake.
“Thank you so much for the great support.”
Leeds head coach Thomas Christiansen refused to put the boot into Wiedwald after the game.
I am really happy that I could help the team are my big mistake
Asked what he said to the keeper after the final whistle, Christiansen said: “Congratulations! What should I say? Thanks for saving two or three opportunities.
“Okay, he made a mistake but it didn’t cost us the three points.”
Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani also issued a message of support to Wiedwald.
A supporter took to Twitter to ask Radrizzani for a “new keeper”.
But he replied: “No one talking about his great save on the 2-1?
“It’s time to support our players and be all together... many points to get playing and fighting united.”