Liverpool vs Leeds LIVE: Isak and Wirtz return before second-half collapse

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While he did face defensive pressure this time, he headed the ball off the bar and into the net.Leeds are 4-2 ahead with just four minutes of the 90 remaining.Today22:52 BSTAnother change for LiverpoolJust one substitution for Liverpool this time, as Jeremie Frimpong makes way for youngster Calum Scanlon.Today22:50 BSTGOAL - Liverpool 2-3 LeedsLiverpool is all over the place in this second half, and Leeds has taken full advantage.Just seconds after Calvert-Lewin's goal, Sean Longstaff has now handed Leeds its first lead of the game.More poor defending allowed a weak pass to trickle across the Liverpool box, and Longstaff's scuffed finish still managed to squeeze past Giorgi Mamardashvili. It's a game of two halves for a reason, but can Liverpool respond?Today22:47 BSTGOAL - Liverpool 2-2 LeedsFormer Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has tied the game for Leeds United, with Liverpool unable to deal with a Route One approach.Leeds caught Liverpool off guard after the substitutions were made, with a long throw into the box.

The American slotted his effort under Mamardashvili, and it's game on.Today22:22 BSTSecond half begins, Liverpool make four changesThe second half is finally underway in Chicago, following an unexpected delay which saw Leeds United take longer than expected to return to the field.Liverpool's players were seen juggling the ball on the field to fill the time, but play has resumed.At the break, Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola announced four changes.ON - Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Lewis Koumas, Federico ChiesaOFF - Trey Nyoni, Florian Wirtz, Rio Ngumoha, Alexander IsakToday21:59 BSTLiverpool leads at the breakIt's been pretty comfortable for Liverpool through 45 minutes, with Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz scoring the goals.Leeds has had some chances, forcing two saves out of Giorgi Mamardashvili, but Liverpool ended the first half strong.Several changes are expected at the break and as the game approaches the 60-minute mark.Today21:49 BSTGOAL! His pass found Wirtz inside the penalty area, and the midfielder kept his finish low to beat Leeds goalkeeper Alex Cairns.It's been a positive performance by Liverpool so far, with Alexander Isak and Wirtz looking good on their first preseason appearance of this summer.Today21:34 BSTLeeds go close!Liverpool has been pressing for a second goal, but has just been reminded by Leeds United that they are still in the contest.Leeds has seen more of the ball, but Liverpool has looked more dangerous in the final third.

He would come with the advantage of being homegrown.Ezri Konsa of England and Aston Villa(Image: Manuel Velasquez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today17:30 BSTLiverpool injury latest It remains to be seen whether or not Jeremy Jacquet will face Leeds later, but Stefan Bajcetic and Wataru Endo are back in training and nearing a comeback.Long-term absentees like Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley are obviously still out, while Joe Gomez will miss around a month of action (and therefore the start of the new campaign).Stefan Bajcetic of Liverpool during a training session at Endeavor Health Performance Center on July 23 2026 in Chicago, Illinois(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today17:00 BSTArsenal tipped to join Bradley Barcola transfer raceArsenal has been encouraged to join Liverpool's pursuit of the PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who represents a key target for the Reds as they seek to bolster Andoni Iraola's attacking options ahead of the upcoming campaign."For me, when it comes to realistic signings this summer, with (wingers and midfielders) in mind, I feel like Bruno Guimaraes is someone I'd love to see at Arsenal," Emmanuel Frimpong told Ladbrokes."And also Bradley Barcola... He will miss the AS Monaco game next weekend but should be available again after that.Victor Munoz recently signed for Liverpool(Image: Johnnie Izquierdo - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today15:06 BSTDeals after BarcolaLiverpool is showing keen interest in getting a deal over the line for Bradley Barcola, but he may not be the only move left before the window closes.There are still some key decisions to be made, with three main issues to solve before the market comes to a halt in the next month.Read more on Liverpool deals after Bradley Barcola here.Bradley Barcola could join Liverpool in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images))Today14:32 BSTRayan competitionBournemouth star Rayan has emerged as a target for Liverpool, and while a deal is unlikely this summer, a move could happen next summer.However, with that in mind, ge Globo reports that Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal is keen on landing the Brazilian winger next summer too.It could scupper plans for the Reds to reinforce the right wing for the long-term future.Liverpool have been tentatively linked with Bournemouth winger Rayan this summer(Image: Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Today14:04 BSTBradley Barcola hijack?Former Arsenal player Emmanuel Frimpong has told his old club that they should try and sign Bradley Barcola in a potential hijack of Liverpool's deal.“And also Bradley Barcola…" Frimpong told Ladbrokes on the Gunners' transfer move.