Leeds United ratings v Chelsea as Michael Zetterer’s nightmare debut follows 6-3 cup exit | OneFootball

Leeds United crashed out of the League Cup in a breathless 6-3 at Chelsea, having been two up shortly after the restart.

As reported by Leeds Live, Daniel Farke’s side showed spirit but were unpicked after the interval.

Tarik Muharemovic headed in Harry Wilson’s corner on 23 minutes, the pair’s first goal and assist for the club. Three minutes into the second half, a deft Lukas Nmecha flick released Brenden Aaronson to finish for 2-0.

Chelsea’s fightback began with a contentious penalty against Daniel James, Cole Palmer converting. Palmer then levelled before fellow substitute Pedro Neto curled into the far corner, and Danny Welbeck swept home for 4-2.

Leeds rallied when Noah Okafor teed up Dominic Calvert-Lewin, helped by Melvin Bard, to make it 4-3. Hopes faded as Valentine Barco smashed in Chelsea’s fifth after Michael Zetterer could not push clear.

Welbeck’s late header, redirected from a wayward shot, sealed 6-3. Zetterer conceded six on debut, a nightmare introduction.

In the ratings, Muharemovic impressed with a six, while Okafor topped the bench impact with a seven. Zetterer and Jaka Bijol received threes, and James could feel aggrieved over the spot-kick. Farke was marked five after a post-interval collapse.

Source: Leeds Live

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