Ian Doyle’s analysis after Lask and Liverpool collide in the Europa League
Jarell Quansah had a reason to get angry when Liverpool eventually came to the Europa League. At the age of 20, he scored a late dramatic equalizer and scored his first senior goal in Toulus. Obviously, what happened the day before it happened clearly.
But LASK Linz’s sixth trip (three to Europe) was a memorable landmark campaign for Quansah.
Mohamed Salah just scored for Liverpool. That means a lot more than you might think.
Despite his youth or lack of experience at this level, Kwansa once again showed solid on-ball defense and real composure, which was on display as he raced back to score an excellent block and clean layup after Liverpool got a rare break at LASK. .
The other half. Those who managed the centre-back during his time at the academy should be proud.But centre-back Ibrahima Konate was not convinced.
The Frenchman’s starts have been an indicator of how far he is from Joel Matip and there is a rustiness to his game that Red are still struggling to overcome after several injury absences this season.
However, Konate knows there is still room for improvement. Elliott asks Soboslay.If there’s one part of the team looking to make the most of the opportunities they have during the week, it’s the midfield.
Alexis McAllister and Dominik Szoboslai have secured two of the three spots, while Curtis Jones is still in third with Cup action behind the likes of Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenbirch and Wataru Endo.
Gravenbirch’s action-oriented style and willingness to get his feet forward means he always commands attention and, as he showed against Manchester City last weekend, he is keen for that role.
But while the Dutchman enjoyed his time here, it was Elliott who impressed the most. His busy form has once again highlighted why he has been a consistent influence both on the bench and in every Europa League game this season. Season, as a starter.
The 20-year-old could do little to drive home his claim to start his second Premier League season against Fulham on Sunday, with Szoboslai’s form on the right side of the engine room slipping in recent games.
Endo, meanwhile, will benefit from his fourth full 90 minutes for Liverpool and move into sixth in the match. Mac Allister clearly needed some rest after admitting to falling asleep during a team meeting before the City game.
Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match call for what would be a famous night in Europe was always one of his most ambitious statements as Liverpool manager.
But Anfield failed to encourage a bitterly cold evening and although the honor of loudest fans went to the away supporters, it remained a challenge for the visitors.
The Reds have now won their home games for the fourth time in all competitions, having won their first 16 in 1893/94, their first 11 in 1972/73 and most recently their first 10 in a season. In the double-winning season of 1985/86, they won their first 13 games.
Sunday’s Premier League trip to Fulham will be the last game with the upper tier of the new Anfield Road stand closed, with supporters set to travel to Manchester United on December 17.
And when the Europa League Round of 16 takes place in March, more than 60,000 players will be able to take part. The famous European parties could be ahead.
