Tonight’s Europa League match between Liverpool and LASK presents Jurgen Klopp with some difficult lineup choices.
Trent Alexander-Arnold won’t recover from a hamstring injury in time to accompany Reds captain Virgil van Dijk, who is now available after serving a two-game domestic suspension that was extended for using harsh language toward a referee. Van Dijk might join the team in Austria.
Despite the fact that Van Dijk presumably has a significant advantage in terms of experience, Klopp has stated that he will treat the competition seriously.
While summer newcomers Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch could pair Harvey Elliott in midfield with Thiago Alcantara still out with a hip injury, young defender Jarell Quansah shone against Wolves and should hold his spot here.
Just days after the brilliant forward signed a new deal at Anfield, Klopp might give Ben Doak a start. Darwin Nunez must seriously question his role if he does not initiate these games.
Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Doak, Nunez, Diaz; Liverpool projected XI (4-3-3)
Thiago and Alexander-Arnold are hurt.
Date and time: September 21, 2023, at 5:45 PM BST.
Location: Linz’s Raiffeisen Arena in Austria
