LASK will host Liverpool as both teams begin their Europa League campaign at the Raiffeisen Arena on Thursday.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, including the Austrian domestic league. They have won their last three games in a row and that could give them enough confidence to put up a challenge during Liverpool's visit.
The Reds are one of the four teams who have maintained an unbeaten start to the Premier League season. They have registered four wins in a row and will be confident of getting a win in their first group game in the Europa League.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
LASK vs Liverpool kick-off time
| Date: | September 21, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 12.45pm EDT |
| Venue: | Raiffeisen Arena |
The game between LASK and Liverpool will be played at the Raiffeisen Arena on Thursday. Kick-off is at 12.45pm EDT for fans in the US.
How to watch LASK vs Liverpool online - TV channels & live streams
The fixture will be shown live on Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN, fuboTV and ViX+ in the United States. Match highlights will be shown on the club's official YouTube channels after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
LASK team news
LASK have opted not to include several injured players in Sageder's squad for the Europa League group stage. This list includes Tobias Anselm, Yannis Letard, and Adil Taoui, all of whom are currently sidelined with ACL problems.
Lenny Pintor will be missing due to a muscular issue and Ebrima Darboe, who is on loan from Roma, is unlikely to be included in the starting lineup for this match due to a lack of match fitness.
LASK predicted XI: Lawal; Luckeneder, Ziereis, Andrade; Flecker, Jovicic, Horvath, Bello; Ljubicic, Zulj, Havel
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Lawal, Siebenhandl, Jungwirth |
| Defenders: | Bello, Kecskes, Taloverov, Ziereis, Wiesinger, Stojkovic, Ba, Twardzik, Luckeneder |
| Midfielders: | Renner, Michorl, Zulj, Balic, Ljubic, Jovicic, Horvath, Goiginger |
| Forwards: | Ljubicic, Kone, Usor, Mustapha, Havel, Flecker |
Liverpool team news
Unfortunately for Liverpool, midfielder Thiago Alcantara encountered a setback in his rehabilitation from a hip injury before the international break. As a result, he is likely to be unavailable for the upcoming game.
The Reds' captain Virgil van Dijk is now eligible for selection again after serving a two-game domestic ban. Trent Alexander-Arnold is still grappling with a hamstring issue and may not recover in time for the match in Austria.
Liverpool predicted XI: Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Doak, Jota, Diaz
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Alisson, Kelleher, Adrian |
| Defenders: | Konate, Gomez, Matip, Phillips, Robertson, Tsimikas, Van Dijk |
| Midfielders: | Bajcetic, Endo, Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai, Elliott |
| Forwards: | Diaz, Nunez, Salah, Gakpo, Jota |
Head-to-Head Record
This is set to be the first-ever meeting between LASK and Liverpool.