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Liverpool will be looking to preserve their winning start in the Champions League when they take on LASK on Wednesday evening
Bradley Barcola and Jeremy Jacquet pose for a team photo before the UEFA Champions League football match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at Anfield
Liverpool are back in Champions League action on Wednesday(Image: AFP)
Here is everything you need to know ahead of LASK vs Liverpool in the Champions League:
Match details and kick-off time: The Champions League league phase tie between LASK and Liverpool is scheduled to take place at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, Austria. The action will get underway at 5.45pm UK time on Wednesday, October 14. This clash presents a vital opportunity for both teams to secure important points early in their respective European campaigns.
Television coverage: Fans based in the United Kingdom can watch the entire match live and exclusively on TNT Sports 2. The dedicated pre-match studio analysis and coverage starts at 5pm, giving viewers a comprehensive 45 minutes of tactical breakdowns and interviews before the first whistle blows, as well as time to digest the team news before the two sides take to the field.
Streaming options: For those who prefer to watch on the go or are unable to go down the traditional television route, UK viewers with the relevant subscription can stream the fixture live using the HBO Max platform and its associated mobile apps. Across the Atlantic, supporters tuning in from the US have a choice between Paramount+ and TUDN when it comes to streaming options.
Radio broadcast: If you are travelling or otherwise unable to get in front of a screen on Wednesday evening, there are reliable audio options available across the UK to follow the action as it unfolds. Local fans residing in or around Merseyside can catch live radio commentary directly on BBC Radio Merseyside, ensuring an authentic local perspective. Fans can also listen to free live radio commentary on the Liverpool website, while national radio stations will provide score updates.
Injury updates: Liverpool are severely depleted ahead of the trip, with striker Hugo Ekitike (Achilles), defender Giovanni Leoni (knee), and full-back Conor Bradley (knee) all at various stages of recovery from long-term injuries. Alexander Isak (thigh), Cody Gakpo (ankle) and Dominik Szoboszlai (hamstring) are also major doubts after missing Sunday's defeat to Manchester City. On the other side of the pitch, the Austrian hosts have their own absentee list to manage, with Cheikne Kebe, Art Smakaj and Ramiz Harakate missing due to either injury or ineligibility.
Previous meetings: These teams have only met twice before in European competition, during the 2023/24 Europa League group stage. Liverpool first secured a convincing 3-1 away victory in Linz thanks to second-half goals from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah. They then followed up that dominant performance by completely dismantling LASK with a resounding 4-0 triumph in the reverse fixture at Anfield.
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