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Liverpool are back in action in European competition as they are ready to host LASK tonight in the UEFA Europa League. Having failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, the Klopp boys have a made strong start this season. Liverpool are in the title race in the English Premier League and are just two points behind the table topper, Arsenal.
However, The All-Reds also did a good job in the Europa League, winning the first three games in a row. But Toulouse stunned the English giant in their last match in the Europa League as they defeated Liverpool by a 3-2 margin.
But a win over LASK will secure a spot in the Round of 16 for Liverpool. Therefore, the Klopp boys will do everything to secure three points at Anfield against the LASK.
Stats & Facts
- Liverpool have a very strong record against the Austrian club. They have won seven of their last eight meetings over Austrian clubs in the European competitions.
- As for the LASK, they are winless in their all five meetings against English clubs. They lost four and tied the remaining match. The only point they got was against Tottenham Hotspur, which came 2020.
- LASK have also conceded at least two goals in each of their five matches against English clubs.
- At Anfield, Liverpool have an impressive stat in the UEFA Europa League. They have won all their last seven home games in this competition.
- Liverpool’s Diogo Jota has scored nine goals in his five start in the Europa League for the All-Reds.
Team News
There are number of players of Liverpool to miss tonight’s game against LASK. Brazilian goalkeer Alisson got a hamstring injury during the match against Manchester City. He will miss several games for Liverpool. In addition, Diogo Jota is also unavailable for the All-Reds as he got a thigh injury. As a result, Luis Diaz is the favorite to replace Jota for tonight’s clash. Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to start between the posts in the absence of Alisson.
Liverpool’s injury list includes Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, and Andrew Robertson. However, Ryan Gravenberch, Joe Gomez, and Ibrahima Konate have recovered from their respective injury and ready to play against LASK.
As for the visitors, Adil Taoui will miss the match due to a ligament injury, while center-back Philipp Wiesinger is also unavailable for Liverpool match.
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Quansah, Gomez; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Doak, Gakpo, Diaz
Possible Lineup for LASK Linz:
Lawal; Andrade, Talovyerov, Ziereis; Stojkovic, Horvath, Ljubic, Bello; Ljubicic, Zulj, Usor
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 LASK
Liverpool are back in their best form. Although several players are injured, and Jurgen Klopp is likely to test his bench tonight, Liverpool are still strong enough to win against LASK. As the home team, Liverpool will get tremendous support from the stadium.
Betfair Odds
Liverpool: 1.12
Draw: 11.93
LASK: 25.70
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