Liverpool Confirm 23-Man Squad for Europa League Opener Against LASK
Liverpool have confirmed the 23-man squad that will make the trip to Austria for their Europa League opener against LASK, with Ben Doak on the plane as Trent Alexander-Arnold remains on Merseyside. The 24-year-old has been nursing a hamstring injury, which kept him out of international duty with England and saw him miss the 3-1 win over Wolves, plus training on Wednesday.
It appears the plan is for Alexander-Arnold to continue the recovery process at the AXA Training Centre, with a view to working towards making his return against West Ham at Anfield this Sunday. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Ben Doak has travelled with the squad for their European opener.
The Reds will open their Europa League campaign at LASK in what will be the club’s first game in the competition since the 2016 final defeat against Sevilla. Jurgen Klopp has revealed that the team will not be ‘experimental’ on Thursday, and there were no surprises in the squad confirmed by the club. Mohamed Salah is part of the travelling party – who will, no doubt, be insistent on playing his part.
The wait for Thiago‘s return to action continues, however, with the Spaniard not included in the squad for the match as his rehab continues after hip surgery earlier this year. Klopp revealed that the midfielder has been “running” in training as he previewed the Wolves game but gave very little else away in terms of a timeline.
Liverpool’s 23-Man Squad for LASK
Liverpool’s 23-man squad for their Europa League opener against LASK is as follows:
- Goalkeepers: Allisson, Kelleher, Jaros
- Defenders: Van Dijk, Gomez, Konate, Matip, Quansah, Robertson, Tsimikas
- Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Endo, Gravenberch, Bajcetic, Jones, Elliott
- Forwards: Salah, Gakpo, Nunez, Diaz, Jota, Doak
Liverpool will be hoping to get off to a winning start in their Europa League campaign as they look to make up for their 2016 final defeat against Sevilla. With Trent Alexander-Arnold remaining on Merseyside to continue his recovery from a hamstring injury and Thiago still out with a hip injury, it will be up to the rest of the squad to make sure they get off to a good start.
Ben Doak has been included in the squad and will be looking to make an impact as he looks to break into the first team. The 17-year-old has been impressing in training and could be set to make his debut in Europe.
The Reds will be hoping to get off to a winning start in their Europa League campaign and will be looking to make up for their 2016 final defeat against Sevilla. With Trent Alexander-Arnold remaining on Merseyside to continue his recovery from a hamstring injury and Thiago still out with a hip injury, it will be up to the rest of the squad to make sure they get off to a good start.