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Liverpool surrenders 2-0 leads in consecutive preseason losses

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:57 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Liverpool surrenders 2-0 leads in consecutive preseason losses

Summary

Liverpool lost 4-2 to Leeds United on August 2 and fell 3-2 to Monaco on August 9, both after leading 2-0 at halftime. Under manager Andoni Iraola, the team showed vulnerabilities in game management, conceding seven goals in total over the two matches. A pattern emerged with poor second-half performances following wholesale substitutions. The team has one more preseason match to address these issues before the Premier League season begins.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool led 2-0 against Leeds and Monaco before losing both matches.
•In both games, Liverpool conceded four second-half goals.
•The team made numerous substitutions that disrupted their rhythm.
•Iraola has one preseason match remaining to rectify these issues.

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3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool's 2-0 Collapses Should Seriously Concern Andoni Iraola

What they're saying

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Liverpool’s 2-0 collapses against Leeds United and Monaco have become an uncomfortable pattern for Andoni Iraola in his first month in charge, with the Reds surrendering two-goal leads in back-to-back preseason defeats. Liverpool led Leeds 2-0 at half-time in Chicago on August 2 before losing 4-2, then led Monaco 2-0 at Anfield on August 9 […] The post Liverpool’s 2-0 Collapses Should Seriously Concern Andoni Iraola appeared first on Stadium Rant.
— Yahoo Sports

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