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Leeds Starting-XI vs Liverpool as Striker Returns to Squad in Big Injury Boost

Andoni Iraola can call on Alexander Isak, Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz, while Joe Gomez is out with a muscle injury.

  • Liverpool meet Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago tonight, Sunday, August 2, 2026, for their final pre-season friendly before the 2026-27 campaign begins.
  • Following World Cup participation, Alexander Isak, Ryan Gravenberch, and Florian Wirtz are available for Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola after missing earlier tour matches.
  • Defender Joe Gomez remains sidelined with injury; Leeds manager Daniel Farke named Tarik Muharemovic in his starting lineup while striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns to the bench.
  • The Reds enter this final stateside fixture unbeaten after victories against Sunderland and Wrexham, while Leeds seek to build momentum following their own win over Sunderland.
  • Both clubs return to the UK soon to finalize preparations, with Leeds opening their campaign against Nottingham Forest on August 22 and Liverpool facing Newcastle United on August 23.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
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