Liverpool loses to Leeds in final match of US pre-season tour
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Liverpool's pre-season tour in the United States concluded on August 2 with a 4-2 defeat to Leeds at Soldier Field in Chicago. The first half saw Liverpool display strong performances, particularly from Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, with Isak assisting a goal by Wirtz. However, the second half marked a sharp decline as Liverpool conceded four goals without reply in just 25 minutes. Manager Andoni Iraola will evaluate squad depth and defensive weaknesses ahead of the upcoming season as he reflects on the tour. Liverpool has not made any new signings during this period.
- •Liverpool's pre-season tour ends with a loss to Leeds.
- •The first half showcased good performances from Isak and Wirtz.
- •Liverpool conceded four goals in the second half.
- •Iraola aims to address defensive weaknesses ahead of the season.
- •No new signings have been made during the pre-season tour.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
- 11:18 PMBBC Sport — Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
- 11:18 PMBBC News — Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder - BBC
"On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.
"On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.
"On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 11:29 PMTale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.
- BBC SportAug 2, 2026, 11:18 PMTale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.
- BBC NewsAug 2, 2026, 11:18 PMTale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder - BBC
On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.
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