Liverpool set to face LASK in Europa League group stage opener

Match preview

Liverpool will kick off their UEFA Europa League group stage campaign with a blockbuster clash against LASK at Anfield on September 2023.

The Reds will be looking to make a strong start to the competition and will be confident of victory against a side they have beaten twice in the past.

LASK, however, will be no pushovers and will be determined to cause an upset against the Premier League giants.

The Austrian side have a strong record in European competition and will be looking to build on their impressive run to the quarter-finals of the Europa League last season.

The match is sure to be a close and entertaining affair and could provide an early indication of Liverpool's chances of success in the Europa League this season.

Team news

Liverpool are likely to be without a number of key players for the match against LASK, including Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Virgil van Dijk.

LASK, meanwhile, are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Prediction

Liverpool are the clear favorites to win the match, but LASK are capable of causing an upset.

However, I expect the Reds to have too much quality for the Austrian side and to win the match 3-1.