Liverpool v Leeds United LIVE - team news, match updates from USA tour as Isak and Wirtz start

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SportFootballFootball blogLIVEUpdated 1 min 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, 2026Updated 20:38, 02 Aug 2026Adonia 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. He will, however, still be without the services of Alisson, Victor Munoz and Alexis Mac Allister.The ECHO's Paul Gorst is at Soldier Field and will be providing us with live match updates throughout the 90 minutes, with Richard Garnett back in Liverpool.Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm UK time with team news expected around an hour beforehand, so stick with our live blog this evening as the Reds look to make it three wins on the trot under their new manager, Iraola.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.

It will be the German's first appearance of pre-season and Liverpool fans will very much be hoping that the play-maker can live up to his eye-watering price tag when the new season gets underway.Today20:07 BSTSzoboszlai captainDominik Szoboszlai once more captains Liverpool tonight and it looks to me as though he could be a leading contender for that vice captaincy role that is vacant at Anfield following the exit of Andy Robertson.Today19:52 BSTIsak and Wirtz startSo Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz start as Federico Chiesa returns to the Liverpool squad.Both players need to essentially be the poster boys of this new-look Liverpool era under Iraola and getting them up to 100% as quickly as possible is imperative.So rather than integrate them gently, Iraola names both in the starting lineup, which surprises me a bit but let's see how they fare.It's a huge season ahead for both players. 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.

In fact, he was there only last night watching Robert Lewandowski's debut for Chicago Fire. The big man made quite the impression, scoring twice in a come-from-behind 2-1 win against Charlotte FC.Of course, this means that a professional football match was played on the same pitch less than 24 hours ago, so it will be interesting to see what condition the pitch is in this evening for Liverpool and Leeds.Today19:06 BSTGood evening RedsA very good evening and welcome to the ECHO's live match blog for Liverpool's final match of their preseason tour of the USA against Leeds United.Our man Paul Gorst is in Chicago at the historic Soldier Field (the home of the Chicago Bears, no less) and will be bringing us live match updates from Uncle Sam.Can Andoni Iraola make it three wins from three stateside?