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Leeds manager Daniel Farke supports Michael Zetterer after difficult debut

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Leeds manager Daniel Farke supports Michael Zetterer after difficult debut

Summary

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke publicly supported goalkeeper Michael Zetterer following the player's 6-3 defeat to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. The 31-year-old made his first start for the club at Stamford Bridge after completing a £4.27 million transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt last month. Leeds established a 2-0 lead early in the second half before Chelsea responded with three goals in seven minutes. Farke described the performance as a nightmare debut but emphasized that the coaching staff remains confident in the goalkeeper's abilities. Zetterer is expected to return to the bench for the upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle at Elland Road on Monday. James Trafford will likely resume his role as the starting goalkeeper for that fixture.

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Status Watch

•Chelsea defeated Leeds 6-3 in a midweek Carabao Cup match.
•Michael Zetterer made his debut for Leeds after a £4.27 million transfer.
•Leeds led 2-0 before Chelsea scored three times in seven minutes.
•James Trafford is set to start in goal against Newcastle on Monday.
•Leeds remains unbeaten in Premier League play with five points from three games.

Latest Updates

10:08 AMYahoo Sports — 'Nightmare debut' but Zetterer quality unquestioned
9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds boss Daniel Farke admits summer signing had ‘nightmare debut’ in Chelsea loss

What they're saying

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Leeds goalkeeper Michael Zetterer doesn't need "too much sympathy" after the 6-3 defeat by Chelsea on Wednesday, says boss Daniel Farke. The 31-year-old joined the Whites on a season-long loan in the summer and arrived at Elland Road with experience playing in the top flight of German football for Frankfurt and Werder Bremen. Farke believes the Zetterer knows he could have done things better in the loss at Stamford Bridge.
— Yahoo Sports