Leeds scored four goals in 25 second-half minutes, with substitutes Aaronson and Calvert-Lewin among the scorers, at Soldier Field
Liverpool collapse 2-4 to Leeds after leading 2-0 in pre-season friendly
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Liverpool suffered a 2-4 defeat to Leeds United in a pre-season friendly at Soldier Field, Chicago, after leading 2-0 at halftime. According to reports, Leeds scored four goals in 25 second-half minutes, with substitutes Brendan Aaronson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin among the scorers, while Sean Longstaff reportedly put Leeds ahead 3-2. Liverpool's goals came from Florian Wirtz, who scored a classy goal after a cross-field pass from Trey Nyoni, and another first-half strike.
Liverpool's early dominance was evident as they scored first in each of their first two pre-season friendlies, continuing that trend against Leeds. However, their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed, particularly on long balls, as no defender was close to making contact aerially. The match highlighted Liverpool's need for defensive reinforcements, according to analysts. Wirtz impressed playing in his preferred No. 10 role under manager Andoni Iraola, while young winger Trey Nyoni also stood out with a twinkle-toed display. Leeds, despite injuries, showed resilience under Daniel Farke.
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Will be a massive player for Iraola, you suspect.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesLeeds pulled one back after the break with substitute Brendan Aaronson firing past Giorgi Mamardashvili and Daniel Farke's side made it 2-2 when former Everton stiker Dominic Calvert-Lewin pounced at the back post.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesLiverpool 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.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesLeeds have had a few injuries in fairness.
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What aided Wirtz’s success was that Iraola actually played him in his proper position, the No. 10 spot .
according to Sports IllustratedRan the show at times in his 45-minute cameo.
according to Liverpool EchoLiverpool transfer need brutally exposed as Leeds stun Andoni Iraola - 5 talking points.
according to The MirrorAnother twinkle-toed display from the young winger with a massive future.
according to Liverpool EchoBoth of Leeds’ long-ball goals suggested as much, given no defender was even remotely close to making contact with the ball aerially.
according to Sports IllustratedMirror Football looks at the big talking points from the game... Fast Liverpool start Liverpool scored the first goal in each of their first two pre-season friendlies and that theme continued against Leeds.
according to The MirrorTak lama kemudian, Sean Longstaff membawa Leeds berbalik unggul 3-2.
according to AntaraThe goal, though, owed a lot to Trey Nyoni with the youngster impressing in midfield once again.
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Leeds pulled one back after the break with substitute Brendan Aaronson firing past Giorgi Mamardashvili and Daniel Farke's side made it 2-2…
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterLiverpool 2-0 Leeds (Wirtz) That's a classy goal from Liverpool and it starts with Nyoni floating a cross-field pass to Frimpong, whose…
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterLeeds have had a few injuries in fairness.
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterWill be a massive player for Iraola, you suspect.
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