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Leeds United star Kiko Casilla sends message to Iker Casillas

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Leeds ace reaches out to ex teammate.

Kiko Casilla of Real Madrid in action a training session at Doosan Arena on November 6, 2018 in Plzen, Czech Republic.

Leeds United goalkeeper Kiko Casilla has sent his support to his former Real Madrid teammate Iker Casillas.

Casillas was taken ill during a training session for FC Porto yesterday.

BBC Sport reported Casillas was assessed to have heart problems.

Leeds stopper Casilla sent a message to Casillas on Instagram.

It read: “All the strength and courage @ikercasillas

“A reference always for me, recover as soon as possible!”

Porto's Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas (R) and Portuguese midfielder Danilo Pereira take part in a training session at the Olival Training Centre in Vila Nova de Gaia on October 31, 2017...

Casillas won the World Cup with Spain in 2010. He also won European Championships in 2008 and 2012.

He has won multiple club trophies with Real Madrid and Porto, including the Champions League with the former.

Casilla learned under him, and hopes to make his mentor proud for Leeds by clinching promotion.

Kiko Casilla of Leeds United celebrates after Patrick Bamford of Leeds United scores a goal to make it 2-0 during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and West Bromwich...