Full Liverpool squad to face LASK confirmed as Jurgen Klopp handed boost
Liverpool have confirmed their matchday squad ahead of their Europa League opener against LASK on Thursday.
The Reds return to the competition for the first time since reaching the final in 2016 during Jurgen Klopp’s first season in charge. The manager will likely use the game as an opportunity to rotate some of his side after a successful start to the new campaign.
Liverpool have won four of their opening five games and will be confident of extending their unbeaten run against the Austrian side. LASK qualified for the Europa League by finishing third in the Austrian Bundesliga but do have relatively recent experience in Europe, reaching the Conference League round of 16 in 2022.
Klopp’s squad has been boosted by the return of captain Virgil van Dijk after the Dutchman served his suspension for the red card he received at Newcastle. However, Trent Alexander Arnold has been left out of the 23-man group as he continues to recover from the minor hamstring injury he picked up against Aston Villa.
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Meanwhile, Jarrell Quansah remains part of the squad after his first start for the club, as does 17-year-old forward Ben Doak, who signed a fresh contract with the club, earlier this week.
Here is the full list of Liverpool’s 23-man matchday squad to face LASK:
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Caoimhin Kelleher, Vitezslav Jaros.
Defenders: Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joel Matip, Jarell Quansah, Andy Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas.
Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, Stefan Bajcetic, Wataru Endo, Ryan
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