Liverpool Returns to UEFA's Second-Tier Stage After 7-Year Hiatus

In a thrilling return to the Europa League, Liverpool showed their trademark resilience by coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory against LASK in Linz, marking their fourth such comeback this season. The Reds, making their first appearance in UEFA's secondary competition in 2,682 days, needed time to adjust, while LASK swiftly took the lead. However, Liverpool proved their mettle with a remarkable eight-minute blitz in the second half, securing goals from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Mohamed Salah

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Updated on: 22 September 2023 10:36 am

Liverpool in Action After Comeback

Liverpool needed some time to adapt to their return to the Europa League, but they displayed their resilience by coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory against LASK in Linz, marking their fourth such comeback in six matches this season. This marked their first appearance in UEFA's secondary competition in 2,682 days, following their recent Champions League successes, and the adjustment period was evident.

In contrast, LASK, who had previously faced Manchester United in a match played without spectators due to the pandemic, had no trouble adjusting to the occasion. They swiftly took the lead with a brilliantly executed goal by Florian Flecker. However, Liverpool eventually realized that the Europa League posed a similar level of challenge as the favorites in the competition, and their typical comeback ability surfaced.

During a remarkable eight-minute stretch in the second half, Darwin Nunez scored from a penalty, Luis Diaz found the net from close range, and substitute Mohamed Salah sealed the victory, which marked Jurgen Klopp's 50th European win as Anfield's manager. You can follow all the reactions to the LASK vs. Liverpool match below and access the latest football odds.

Liverpool produced another comeback win to beat LASK in the Europa League
Liverpool found themselves trailing 1-0 at halftime for the second time in just a few days, but they managed to secure a 3-1 victory by the end of the match. Nunez scored from the penalty spot, Diaz added another goal shortly after, and Salah sealed the win towards the end of the game.

LASK 1-3 Liverpool
Liverpool needed some time to acclimate to their return to the Europa League, but they demonstrated their resilience once again by coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory against

LASK in Linz. This marked their fourth comeback win out of six matches this season.
It had been 2,682 days since Liverpool's last appearance in UEFA's second-tier competition, having primarily featured in three Champions League finals, winning one. Adjusting to this new reality took some time.

In contrast, the Austrians faced no such challenge during their most significant match against Manchester United in 2020, where they suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat behind closed doors due to the pandemic. However, they were highly motivated and managed to take an early lead through Florian Flecker's skillfully executed goal. Nevertheless, as Jurgen Klopp's team recognized that the Europa League posed a similarly tough challenge as the competition favourites this season, their familiar trait of coming from behind surfaced once again.
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