The Reds defeated LASK 3-1 on Thursday to begin their Europa League campaign, and they go into this afternoon’s match hoping to keep their perfect record in the Premier League.
Virgil van Dijk will be eligible for selection despite missing his team’s most recent two domestic games due to suspension, according to squad news. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s chances of playing again this afternoon are believed to be 50/50, as the ECHO reported on Wednesday.
Nunez versus Klopp
a lot of progress in the previous few weeks. Threatened, he is. For us, he was constantly available. We continue the game once he places it on his chest. Probably the biggest difference is defensive play. It appears much better now. Curtis and Dom are a huge help.
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After Mohamed Salah’s powerful penalty gave the Reds the early advantage, Jarrod Bowen tied the score with an outstanding diving header.
After the first half, Jurgen Klopp made no quick adjustments despite the missed opportunities for Darwin Nunez and Bowen.
But after 60 minutes, the Uruguayan international finished expertly with his right after Alexis Mac Allister sent the ball over the top.
Diogo Jota, a late substitution, secured the win with a brilliant poach off of a Virgil van Dijk knockdown from an Andy Robertson corner.