Liverpool and Leeds United meet at Soldier Field in Chicago after taking contrasting routes through their preseason schedules in the United States. Both teams have already faced Championship side Wrexham and Sunderland, but Leeds arrive after following a defeat with a victory.
Leeds opened their tour with a 3-2 loss to Wrexham. Sam Smith scored the Welsh side's late winner before Leeds responded by beating Sunderland 1-0 through a Lukas Nmecha goal.
Liverpool's Expected Lineup
Liverpool could use Ngumoha and Morrison in the final third alongside Harvey Elliott. Elliott's preseason involvement suggests he may have a place in the Spaniard's long-term plans.
Joe Gomez's injury leaves Liverpool short of experience in central defense, making Chambers and Ifeanyi Ndukwe the likely pairing. Kostas Tsimikas and Jermaine Frimpong are expected to provide support from the flanks, while Giorgi Mamardashvili could start in goal.
Leeds Could Reshape Their Defense
Leeds are expected to lean more heavily on established players, although injuries to Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw could force changes at the back. Tarik Muharemovic and young Alfie Cresswell may step into a back three, with Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson operating as wingbacks.
Sean Longstaff and Ao Tanaka are in contention to start in midfield. The projected front three features Callum Mills, Harry Wilson and Joel Piroe, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains an injury doubt.
Match Time and Broadcast Details
Kickoff at Soldier Field is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET, 1:00 p.m. PT and 9:00 p.m. BST. Coverage is available through ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV and the ESPN App.
Preseason results can be difficult to forecast because teams rotate extensively, test different systems and give younger players opportunities. With both sides managing injuries and considering lineup changes, the personnel selected in Chicago may be as significant as the final score.