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Liverpool concludes pre-season tour with mixed results and squad concerns

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:23 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Liverpool concludes pre-season tour with mixed results and squad concerns

Summary

Liverpool finished their pre-season tour under head coach Andoni Iraola with a record of two wins and one loss. The tour included victories against Sunderland in Nashville and Wrexham in New York, but ended with a 4-2 defeat to Leeds in Chicago. Despite the defeat, teenager Nyoni stood out during the tour, highlighting both talent and the need for additional transfers to strengthen the squad ahead of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool wins against Sunderland and Wrexham during the tour.
•The team suffers a 4-2 defeat to Leeds in Chicago.
•Teenager Nyoni excels, showcasing potential.
•Iraola emphasizes the need for new player transfers.
•Tour results may impact squad composition ahead of the season.

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10:23 AMThe Guardian Sport — Worn in the USA: Liverpool’s pre-season tour had highs but exposed glaring gaps in the squad | Andy Hunter

What they're saying

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Teenager Nyoni excelled in Andoni Iraola’s first pre-season tour, but the head coach desperately needs transfers Andoni Iraola’s first pre-season tour as the Liverpool head coach produced wins over Sunderland in Nashville and Wrexham in New York before ending in a 4-2 defeat against Leeds in Chicago. The Guardian followed the tour throughout, and here are a few things we learned. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Andy Hunter in Chicago

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