RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesLiverpool vs Leeds United: Iraola Looks for Calm and Control in Chicago
Pre-season can be a strange old business. One minute you are talking about shape, sharpness and minutes in the legs, the next you are dealing with frayed tempers and a squad that suddenly looks thinner than anyone would like. That is where Liverpool find themselves heading into their meeting with Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago.
There is a serious look to this summer for Liverpool. Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate have all moved on after their contracts expired, with Robertson joining Tottenham and Konate heading to Real Madrid. Salah is still without a new club. Those are not minor departures, they are the sort that strip experience, authority and quality from a dressing room in one hit.
Chicago Test for Iraola
Andoni Iraola has only just walked through the door, and already he has plenty to weigh up. Liverpool edged past Wrexham 1-0 in New York, a result that mattered less than the signs around it. The win offered some encouragement, but the disagreement involving Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai at full time brought another layer of intrigue. In pre-season, these things can flare up quickly. What matters is how swiftly they are put to bed.
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That is the task now. Iraola will want a cleaner night in Chicago, one with more rhythm and less noise around the edges. Friendly or not, a manager learns plenty from these matches, especially when a squad is in transition.
Leeds United Offer Useful Measure
Leeds arrive after a mixed start to their own summer, losing to Wrexham before responding with a 1-0 win over West Ham. That gives this game a bit of edge. Liverpool will expect a proper test, the kind that asks questions of their control in midfield and their resilience without the senior names who have gone.
Supporters watching on will be looking for signs of balance, leadership and a side beginning to understand what its new head coach wants. In July, that is often more important than the scoreline.
The match will be shown live in the UK on All Red Video, Liverpool’s in-house streaming platform. Coverage of Liverpool’s pre-season schedule is available through membership, with an annual subscription priced at £42.99.
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Chicago may be a long way from Anfield, but for Liverpool and Leeds United, this is another step towards the real business ahead.
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