Despite being able to compete with their opponents, Daniel Falk urged Leeds United not to stop.
2026-08-04 09:40
Leeds United played another friendly in the United States, coming back from two goals down to defeat Liverpool 4-2, thanks to goals from Brundon Allensen, Calvert-Lewin, and Longstaff. Daniel Falk expressed his delight that Leeds United were able to compete against a strong opponent, but also emphasized that the team cannot afford to stop there.
Seven minutes into the match, Szoboszlai took a corner kick, and Luke Chambers received a pass from Kelkez Milos before slotting the ball into the net, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead. In the 40th minute, Frimpong assisted Wirtz to score, extending Liverpool's lead over Leeds United to 2-0.
In the 60th minute of the second half, Ethan Ampadu delivered a diagonal pass, and Brundon Allensen scored with a low shot, helping Leeds United pull one back to 1-2. In the 71st minute, Joe Rodon headed the ball across, and Calvert-Lewin slotted it home, leveling the score at 2-2 for Leeds United.
In the 73rd minute, Brendon Allensen passed the ball back to Longstaff, who followed up with a low shot to score, giving Leeds United a 3-2 lead. In the 85th minute, Sebastian Bornau headed the ball across goal, and Calvert-Lewin headed it in to make it 4-2.
In the end, Leeds United came from behind to defeat Liverpool 4-2.
Leeds United manager Daniel Falk said, "The players worked incredibly hard. We've barely had a day off in the last three weeks, including two weeks in the United States. The final day was against Liverpool, and we had a tough first half, plus some bad luck, falling behind 0-2. But the team maintained their energy, strong cohesion, fighting spirit, and determination to turn things around. Ultimately, we came back and won, and it was a victory we deserved."
“We had more shots, more shots on target, and more corner kicks and set-piece opportunities. We played exceptionally well, especially in the second half, and all the credit goes to the players. We not only gained a lot of positives from this game, but the entire US tour has been very beneficial for the team.”
Daniel Falk pointed out, "In football, the course of a game can change dramatically in a single moment. I think we weren't as brave as usual in the first half. Although we created some attacking opportunities, we could have been bolder and more proactive in controlling the game with possession. In the second half, we played with confidence, courage, and passion. That's why we completely controlled the second half and deserved the final victory."
"Our opponents are one of the strongest favorites to win the Premier League title next season. It is very important that we can not only compete with them, but also dominate them for most of the game."
In addition, Daniel Falk said, "We need to further improve our physical fitness, increase our tactical flexibility, continue to improve the team's roster, and wait for the return of key players."
“All players who are on the right track must keep going. It is absolutely not enough for us to stop now and think that all the preparations are done; we must keep moving forward.”
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