Liverpool trains in Chicago as Lewandowski takes penalties nearby
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:42 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Liverpool held an open training session at Chicago Fire's performance center on August 1 as part of their pre-season preparations under new manager Andoni Iraola. The session featured notable intensity and engagement, with players celebrating in drills. An earlier on-field argument between Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones was downplayed, highlighting the competitive spirit in the squad. Record signing Alexander Isak returned to training, and Liverpool is expected to face Leeds on August 2 in their pre-season tour finale. Injured players Igor Jacquet and Joe Gomez continue their recoveries.
- •Liverpool's training session commenced as Lewandowski practiced taking penalties nearby.
- •Szoboszlai and Jones were seen in a heated on-field exchange earlier in the week.
- •Iraola's drills showcased a high-intensity environment among players.
- •Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Ryan Gravenberch returned to training this week.
- •Liverpool will conclude their pre-season tour against Leeds on August 2.
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Intensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola
- 7:42 AMBBC Sport — Intensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola
"Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.
"Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:42 AMIntensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola
Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 7:42 AMIntensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola
Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.
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