Liverpool player ratings as Darwin Nunez and two more excellent against LASK
Liverpool got their Europa League campaign off to a winning start as they came from behind to beat LASK 3-1 in Austria.
The Reds trailed at the break after Florian Flecker flashed a fierce drive past Caoimhin Kelleher, who was one of 11 changes made by Jurgen Klopp.
But Liverpool battled back after the break. Darwin Nunez restored parity from the penalty spot before summer signing Ryan Gravenberch - who, like Ben Doak, was making his first start for the club - crossed for Luis Diaz to turn the ball into the net. Substitute Mohamed Salah then made it 3-1 late on.
Klopp’s side will now turn their attention back to domestic action when they welcome West Ham United to Anfield on Sunday in the Premier League.
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But here is how the Reds fared in the win over LASK.
Caoimhin Kelleher 7
No chance with the opener but otherwise confident in dealing with high balls and decent distribution.
Stefan Bajcetic 6
Making his first start in six months in an unaccustomed right-back role, the young Spaniard understandably found it tough going. Better second half, though, and strong part in the equalised. Booked and subbed.
Virgil van Dijk 7
One good block first half and was threat at set-pieces, creating opening for Nunez. Solid showing.
Ibrahima Konate 6
Didn’t have it all his own way up against the speedy LASK front men and occasionally weak in the challenge first half. Booked and subbed.
Kostas Tsimikas 6
Dead-ball delivery and crosses caused the home team problems but positioning and passing not always on point.
Wataru Endo 5
Appeared half-a-yard short in the opening exchanges and
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