Which players will participate in the UEFA Champions League match between LASK and Liverpool on Matchday 2? Both teams are dealing with injuries and will have to make do with altered lineups.
Liverpool takes on LASK this Tuesday at 16:45. The Reds will be without Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, and Szoboszlai for this match. Andoni Iraola acknowledges that these absences will impact his squad. “These are our top scorers this season as they play frequently. With them out, we need to rely on other players to step up. We trust our players and believe they can perform in these roles,” the coach stated in the pre-match press conference. He will look to Bradley Barcola and Florian Wirtz to lead the attack for the Reds. Captain Virgil Van Dijk is expected to guide his teammates toward another victory.
Expected lineup for Liverpool against LASK: Alisson (goalkeeper), Araújo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Barcola, Wirtz, Ngumoha, Koumas
Dietmar Kühbauer, the coach of the Austrian side, will also field a weakened team for this encounter. Usor and Bello, both sidelined due to injuries, will miss the clash with Liverpool. In defense, Mbuyamba, Tornich, and Andrade are likely to start. Kalajdzic and Lang are anticipated to be the offensive threats for the club this afternoon.
Expected lineup for LASK against Liverpool: Jungwirth (goalkeeper), Mbuyamba, Tornich, Andrade, Jørgensen, Daněk, Bogarde, Horvath, Dibango, Kalajdzic, Lang
