Liverpool vs Leeds: Line-ups, stats and preview for friendly clash in Chicago

Liverpool will look to complete a perfect pre-season tour of the United States when they face Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday.

Andoni Iraola has overseen wins over Sunderland and Wrexham since taking charge, while Leeds bounced back from defeat to Wrexham by edging Sunderland 1-0 in New Jersey.

Team news for Liverpool vs Leeds United

Liverpool have been dealt a defensive setback after Joe Gomez suffered another muscular injury in the win over Wrexham and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.

However, there is better news regarding new signing Jeremy Jacquet, who has recovered from a shoulder injury and is in line to make his first appearance for the Reds.

Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch are all expected to feature for the first time this pre-season, although Iraola is unlikely to throw any of the trio straight into his starting XI.

Teenager Rio Ngumoha should continue after scoring the winner against Wrexham, while Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai and Harvey Elliott are all expected to feature.

Leeds handed debuts to Tarik Muharemovic and Gabriel Gudmundsson against Sunderland, and both players are pushing for another start.

Noah Okafor and Brenden Aaronson remain unavailable after their extended post-World Cup breaks, while Jakub Bijol is still recovering from a knee injury.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has returned to training following a minor setback but is unlikely to be risked given the short turnaround between matches.

Predicted line-ups for Liverpool vs Leeds United

Liverpool possible starting XI:

Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Jacquet, Chambers, Tsimikas; Jones, Szoboszlai; Morrison, Elliott, Ngumoha; Wright

Leeds United possible starting XI:

Cairns; Rodon, Muharemovic, Bornauw; Bogle, Stach, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Wilson, Gnonto; Nmecha

How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds United

The match kicks off at 9pm BST on Sunday, August 2, at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The fixture is expected to be available via Liverpool’s official streaming service, with additional coverage depending on local broadcast rights.

The stats for Liverpool vs Leeds United

• Liverpool have won both of their pre-season matches under Andoni Iraola, beating Sunderland 4-2 and Wrexham 1-0
• Rio Ngumoha scored the only goal in the victory over Wrexham
• The Reds are aiming to complete a 100% record during their tour of the United States
• Leeds responded to a 3-2 defeat against Wrexham by beating Sunderland 1-0
• Lukas Nmecha scored the winner against the Black Cats with his first goal of pre-season
• Liverpool and Leeds drew both of their Premier League meetings last season, with a 3-3 thriller at Elland Road followed by a goalless draw at Anfield
• Harry Wilson registered his first assist for Leeds during their pre-season defeat to Wrexham

Prediction for Liverpool vs Leeds United

Liverpool are continuing to adapt to Iraola’s tactical approach and still have several key players building fitness after the World Cup.

Leeds look closer to their strongest side, which could help them earn a positive result.

Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Leeds United (Liverpool win on pens)

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