Liverpool 3 -1 LASK: Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Mo Salah on target for Reds in UEFA Europa League opener

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool team appeared to be in for a long night when LASK took the lead through the talented Florian Flecker in just the 14th minute, but an important second-half comeback ensured that the Reds got their UEFA Europa League campaign off to a strong start away from home. Prior to goals from Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez converted a penalty.

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On September 21, 2023, in Linz, Austria, Luis Diaz of Liverpool FC celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 group stage match between LASK and Liverpool FC.

Liverpool once again overcame a deficit to defeat LASK 3-1 and begin their UEFA Europa League Group E campaign in Austria with a win thanks to goals from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Mohamed Salah.The team that won 3-1 at Wolves last Saturday saw 11 changes under Jurgen Klopp, and it took the visitors a while to settle and get into a rhythm.

Only occasionally did LASK pose a threat, but on the 14th minute, Florian Flecker’s magnificent strike into the far corner surprised the Merseysiders.

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Despite dominating the opening 45 minutes, Liverpool was unable to create any clear-cut chances. Nunez was unfortunate to see a close-range header excellently blocked by Tobias Lawal.

This season, the Reds have become accustomed to falling down, but they once again found a way to win, making it four wins in a row.

Nunez converted a simple penalty after Diaz was fouled in the 56th minute, and then Diaz scored seven minutes later off a gorgeous cross from Ryan Gravenberch.

The points were subsequently secured two minutes from the end by substitute Salah’s precise finish.As a result, Liverpool has not lost yet this season as they prepare to face West Ham at home on Sunday. The Reds host Union SG on October 5 in their subsequent UEFA Europa League game.