Michael Zetterer concedes six goals in Leeds United debut loss to Chelsea

Michael Zetterer experienced a difficult debut for Leeds United during their EFL Cup third-round match against Chelsea, which ended in a 3-6 defeat. The former Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper, who joined Leeds in late August, started the match as part of Daniel Farke’s lineup.

Leeds initially held a 2-0 lead following goals from Tarik Muharemovic and Brenden Aaronson. However, the momentum shifted significantly in the second half after Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso introduced several regular starters. Chelsea scored six unanswered goals, including a brace from Danny Welbeck and a goal from Cole Palmer.

Zetterer faced criticism from fans and local media regarding his performance during the comeback. Specific points of contention included his reaction to a long-range equalizer and a goal that passed through his legs, though reports noted the team's overall defensive collapse contributed to the result.