Liverpool are back in Europa League action at Anfield tonight, hosting Toulouse as the two top teams in Group E go head-to-head. Before a ball was even kicked in the competition, Jurgen Klopp had promised to treat it seriously. After two victories out of two, so far, that has proven to be the case.
The German also warned his team against underestimating tonight’s opposition. While the French side have won only three of their eleven games this season, they did lift the French Cup last year, so can certainly point to some pedigree in knockout football.
All the same, the Reds will be heavy favorites to win and advance to the next round. That should in turn allow Klopp to rotate until the New Year at least, making it a big game for his team tonight. With Standard Sport’s exclusive match blog, you can keep up with all the action live!
latest news on Liverpool vs Toulouse
Liverpool vs Toulouse: GOAL! Mohamed Salah ’90
90 mins: Salah adds a late fifth!
Liverpool vs Toulouse: Not a result to be taken lightly
81 mins: Liverpool might have been strong favourites but to put four goals up against the second best team in the group is hardly easy.
Liverpool vs Toulouse: GOAL! Ryan Gravenberch ’65
65 mins: GOAL!
Nunez hits the post from close range after brilliant work to round a defender and the goalkeeper but Ryan Gravenberch is there to score the rebound!
Liverpool vs Toulouse: Game still on
56 mins: Hard to suggest Liverpool aren’t in control of the game but Toulouse still proving they can cause problems.
Liverpool vs Toulouse: CHANCE FOR TOULOUSE!
47 mins: Alexander-Arnold clears one off the line after Kelleher’s mistake!
Liverpool vs Toulouse: Back underway!
Away we go for the second-half!
Liverpool vs Toulouse: Half-time
Jota, Endo and Nunez with the goals as Liverpool head into the break with a healthy lead.
Liverpool vs Toulouse: Into added time
45 mins: 2 minutes added on.
Liverpool vs Toulouse: Firepower too much
43 mins: At points, Toulouse have looked dangerous.
The sheer number of quality forwards Klopp has in his squad, however, make it hard for anyone to deal with keeping this team out.
Liverpool vs Toulouse: GOAL! Darwin Nunez ’34
34 mins: GOAL!
More great work from Gravenberch, driving deep and freeing Jones. He sees his shot blocked and it falls to Nunez, who fires one into the roof of the net.
