Liverpool v Leeds United LIVE - match updates from USA tour as Wirtz doubles Reds' lead
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SportFootballFootball blogLIVEUpdated 3 mins agoLiverpool face Leeds United at Soldier Field, Chicago in the final leg of the preseason tour of the USA.Liverpool v Leeds United, Soldier Field, Chicago, Sunday, August 2, 2026Andoni Iraola's Liverpool squad conclude their preseason tour of the United States with a match against fellow Premier League side Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago.The Reds have made a perfect start to life under the Spaniard, winning their first two preseason matches against Sunderland and Wrexham.Iraola will welcome more of his senior players back into the fold for this evening's match, with Ryan Gravenberch, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz all expected to be involved. Liverpool 2-0 Leeds (Wirtz)That's a classy goal from Liverpool and it starts with Nyoni floating a cross-field pass to Frimpong, whose first-time cross is tucked home by Wirtz.
The 17-year-old is tormenting Leeds here so far.Today21:32 BSTIsak thwartedGood defending Joe Rodon to get across and deny Isak after he had nutmegged a Leeds defender and prepared to let fly from the edge of the box.Today21:30 BSTTanaka bookedAo Tanaka is booked for taking down Frimpong, who was rampaging through the middle.Liverpool free-kick with Szoboszlai to deliver.Today21:25 BSTFrimpong activeFrimpong is seeing a lot of the ball out wide in an attacking sense, which is encouraging.He's yet to do anything decisive with it but he is always showing himself for the pass and Wirtz is looking to link with him whenever possible. Dominik Szoboszlai captains Liverpool.Today20:58 BSTIsak ready to rumbleAlexander Isak of Liverpool warms up prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Alexander Isak is back in action for the Reds this evening.
He's got to go on loan to gain more points for a work permit.Mor Talla Ndiaye is here and Luke Chambers has been good this pre-season tour but it's slim pickings at the heart of the defence right now.Looking forward to seeing Ndukwe later though, he's been really encouraging this tour.Today20:35 BSTFlorian is hereFlorian Wirtz of Liverpool inspects the pitch prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Florian Wirtz looks in a relaxed mood ahead of tonight's match. Hopefully they can all get 45 minutes in the second half.Today19:42 BSTAfternoonGood afternoon from Chicago's Soldier Field where Andoni Iraola is aiming for a full house for Liverpool's pre-season tour of the United States.It's been a really useful fortnight in the States for the squad and they are looking to add to victories over Sunderland and Wrexham by knocking off Leeds here in Illinois.Stick with us for all the updates through the day.Today19:38 BSTNice viewPaul Gorst is in position and will be joining us on the blog shortly.Looks like he's got a decent view at Soldier Field.Today19:29 BSTPitch concernsRobert Lewandowski (centre) of Chicago Fire FC celebrates after scoring a goal(Image: ISI Photos via Getty Images)Paul Gorst is no stranger to Soldier Field.