Hiding was not an option for Daniel Farke after full-time on Friday night, much as he wanted solitude and silence in that painful aftermath. Leeds United’s last-gasp catastrophe at Sunderland left everyone feeling raw in the dressing room, but the manager could not allow that depression to linger for the next fortnight.

Leeds were on the cusp of beating Sunderland on Friday night before a bizarre error from ’keeper Illan Meslier cost them

Daniel Farke said he was both heartbroken and proud after Leeds United let two points slip through their fingers in a dramatic finish to their game at Sunderland.

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke revealed just how devastated Illan Meslier was following his error in their 2-2 draw against Sunderland. Speaking to the BBC, Farke said the Whites' shot-stopper was "more or less" in tears in the dressing room, with the late mistake costing the visitors two points at the Stadium of Light.

Daniel Farke's side looked set to take all three points at the Stadium of Light - before Illan Meslier's 96th minute howler handed the hosts a share of the spoils

Jeff Stelling has criticised the Leeds United players for failing to console Illan Meslier in the aftermath of his late mistake at Sunderland.

Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke admits he has never experienced a moment like Illan Meslier's mistake against Sunderland.

Illan Meslier had a night to forget away to Sunderland on Friday night.Despite falling behind to a nine-minute goal from Chris Rigg, Leeds United fought back well to turn the game around.Joel Piroe