**Roy Keane Thrilled with Lucas Perri’s Insane Impact in Leeds United’s Draw Against Newcastle**
Roy Keane, the outspoken former Manchester United captain turned pundit, was left buzzing with praise for Leeds United’s goalkeeper Lucas Perri following his standout performance in a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Newcastle United at Elland Road on August 30, 2025. The Brazilian shot-stopper, who joined Leeds from Lyon for £13.9 million in July, proved his worth with a commanding display that earned him high praise from Keane and a vital point for Daniel Farke’s side.
Perri, stepping into the spotlight after a tough 5-0 defeat to Arsenal the previous week, redeemed himself with a second clean sheet of the season. His heroics were pivotal in thwarting Newcastle’s attacking efforts, most notably when he made a stunning flying save to deny Jacob Murphy’s fierce 20-yard strike in the second half. Keane, speaking on *The Overlap’s Stick to Football* podcast, lauded Perri’s resilience, stating, “He was brilliant today. After that Arsenal game, you wondered if he’d bounce back, but he owned that box. That save from Murphy was top-class.”
The 27-year-old’s performance was not without its tense moments. A 56th-minute cross from Kieran Trippier caused chaos when Pascal Struijk’s mistimed header nearly beat Perri, but the keeper’s quick reflexes allowed him to claw the ball away, a moment former Leeds star Paul Robinson called “awkward but well-handled.” Perri’s stats backed up his impact: two crucial saves, eight recoveries, and a clean sheet that lifted Leeds to four points from three Premier League games.
Keane, who had predicted a 2-2 draw, was impressed by Perri’s ability to step up despite Leeds missing key players like Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka. “He’s got that aggression you want in a keeper. He’s not just standing there; he’s commanding,” Keane noted, highlighting Perri’s growing confidence after a shaky start at Leeds.
For Farke, Perri’s display was a testament to why he was signed as the first-choice goalkeeper, replacing Illan Meslier. With Leeds facing a challenging season, Perri’s “insane impact” against Newcastle has given fans and pundits alike reason to believe he could be the key to their Premier League survival.
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