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Liverpool collapses in second half, loses 4-2 to Leeds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Liverpool collapses in second half, loses 4-2 to Leeds

Summary

Liverpool suffered a 4-2 defeat against Leeds United in Chicago, concluding their U.S. tour. After a strong first half, where manager Andoni Iraola saw the squad perform well, Liverpool conceded four goals in just 25 minutes after the break. The capitulation highlighted concerns over squad depth and defensive frailties, particularly in set-pieces. Iraola made multiple changes at halftime but could not stem the tide against Leeds. He is set to meet with key players, including Virgil van Dijk and new signing Victor Munoz, as he prepares for the upcoming season.

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•Liverpool trails 4-2 after second half collapse against Leeds
•First half performance rated as best under Iraola
•Iraola expressed concerns over squad depth and defensive issues
•Upcoming meetings with key players for squad assessment
•Match took place in Chicago during Liverpool's U.S. tour

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Second-half collapse points to fragility

What they're saying

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On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool's United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about. The first-half display was arguably the best since he took charge of Liverpool, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four times without reply inside 25 minutes. Iraola did make a raft of changes at the break and in the second half but that is no excuse for the way they capitulated against Daniel Farke's side.
— Yahoo Sports

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