Match ReportThis Is AnfieldUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Liverpool fall to Leeds despite Wirtz strike
Long throws and set pieces expose Liverpool's defensive frailty in a 4-2 defeat.
Liverpool
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Liverpool 2-4 Leeds
Scorer(s)
Wirtz for Liverpool
What happened. Liverpool lost 2-4 to Leeds in a pre-season friendly, with Wirtz scoring for the hosts but long throws causing problems.
- Leeds exploited Liverpool's weakness on long throws.
- Liverpool's performance shows work in progress under new tactics.
- Wirtz's goal was a bright spot in the defeat.
Liverpool will need to address defensive issues before the season starts.
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