Liverpool vs LASK LIVE: Europa League result and reaction as Salah scores 199th club goal and Gakpo nets twice
The Reds are looking to bounce back after defeat to Toulouse
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Liverpool are back in Europa League action as they host Austrian side LASK an Anfield this evening hoping to get back to winning ways after a shock defeat to Toulouse in their last European outing.
The Reds are top of Group E with nine points from their four matches and have a two-point buffer over the French side in second. Jurgen Klopp will have his sights set on topping the table and moving straight into the round of 16. Victory tonight would secure Liverpool’s place in that stage if Toulouse also lose to Union Saint-Gilloise but that is not a guarantee.
First the need to get past LASK who are currently third in the Austrian Bundesliga. They will come to Anfield with some confidence having beaten Union Saint-Gilloise 3-0 last time out but that was their first win of the Europa League this season. Can they cause a shock on Merseyside tonight?
Follow all the action as Liverpool host LASK plus get the latest odds and tips right here:
Liverpool 2-0 LASK
41’ Gomez goes for goal! The defender has not scored in his entire professional career, 223 appearances and no goals, but his strike was just wide of the target.
Liverpool 2-0 LASK
42’ Elliott plays a good ball over the top towards Salah, but his shot across the goal aiming at the far corner was both side of the target and too far ahead of the arriving Gakpo.
Liverpool 2-0 LASK
43’ Salah cannot add to his tally! He has another shot, but it was straight at the goalkeeper, just didn’t get enough power on it and it was a straightforward save for the LASK keeper.
HT: Liverpool 2-0 LASK
45’ HT: Liverpool 2-0 LASK
The home side have dominated from the outset and go into the break with a healthy 2-0 lead.
HT: Liverpool 2-0 LASK
Here are some of the best photos of the first half, including the goals:
HT: Liverpool 2-0 LASK
Michael Owen has just said it has been relatively straightforward for Liverpool and it is hard to disagree.
HT: Liverpool 2-0 LASK
The second half should be starting shortly, stay tuned for all the updates from Anfield.
Liverpool 2-0 LASK
46’ LASK get the second half underway.
In case anyone was wondering how cold it is, the temperature is due to drop to -5 degrees, but the pitch will be okay with undersoil heating.
Liverpool 2-0 LASK
48’ Liverpool have a shot from a deflected Gakpo shot, their first chance of the second half.
Elliott stepped up to take it and LASK put it behind for another corner, the second one is short, played back to Elliott, but his shot was saved by the goalkeeper.
Liverpool penalty! Liverpool 2-0 LASK
49’ Liverpool penalty! Gakpo has been brought down on the edge of the box!
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