Match ReportThis Is AnfieldUnverified source· 3 Aug 2026
Liverpool fall to Leeds despite Nyoni spark
A young star shines, but familiar set-piece woes haunt Liverpool in a wild Anfield defeat.
Liverpool
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Liverpool 2-4 Leeds
Venue
Anfield
What happened. Liverpool lost 2-4 to Leeds United at Anfield, with Trey Nyoni impressing but set-piece defending again proving costly.
- Nyoni was a standout performer for Liverpool.
- Set-piece deja-vu: Liverpool conceded from dead-ball situations again.
- The defeat is a pre-season setback for the Reds.
Liverpool will look to tighten up defensively before the season starts, with set-pieces a clear concern.
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