Leeds United manager Daniel Farke admitted that new signing Michael Zetterer had a challenging debut during the club’s 6-3 Carabao Cup loss to Chelsea. Zetterer, who joined Leeds from Eintracht Frankfurt in a reported £4.27 million deal, conceded six goals in his first start for the club. He came in for fellow summer signing James Trafford, who had been starting in goal prior to the match. The game saw Leeds take a 2-0 lead in the second half, but the momentum shifted dramatically when Chelsea introduced substitutes Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Pedro Neto, leading to three quick goals for the visitors. Farke acknowledged the difficulty of Zetterer’s debut, noting that the 31-year-old German had experience playing in the Bundesliga and even in the Champions League. “It’s a nightmare debut, let’s be honest,” Farke said. “But in this moment, you feel a bit for him. Who wants to have such a debut, so difficult?” He also pointed out that while Zetterer could have made some defensive efforts in certain moments, such as trying to jump for the second goal, he still believes in the goalkeeper’s abilities. Farke emphasized that while the start was tough, it’s part of the pressure that comes with playing in the Premier League. Despite the loss, Farke remains confident in Zetterer’s abilities, stating that the goalkeeper has shown his skills during training sessions. He added that all players and staff have witnessed Zetterer’s quality. For the upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle United, Trafford is expected to take over in goal, giving Zetterer a chance to regroup and adjust to the demands of English football. Leeds United have had a mixed start to the Premier League season, earning five points from their first three games. They won their opening match against Nottingham Forest but have since drawn with Brentford and Brighton. The team will look to bounce back when they face Newcastle, who are also undefeated in the league this season. The match at Elland Road on Monday will be crucial for Leeds as they aim to regain their form and momentum.