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Van Dijk backs 'introverted' Barcola to shine after CL hat-trick

Virgil van Dijk has praised Bradley Barcola for his sensational performance in the Champions League, suggesting that a ruthless European hat-trick will be the catalyst for the youngster's Anfield career. The veteran defender believes the French winger's display against LASK is exactly what he needs to settle into life under Andoni Iraola.

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Six-star Barcola shines in Austria!

Bradley Barcola delivered a Player of the Match performance, scoring a brilliant hat-trick to lead Liverpool to a 6-3 victory over LASK. The French winger opened his goalscoring account for the Reds in style while earning glowing praise from manager Andoni Iraola.

Barcola sparkles in a chaotic nine-goal thriller

Liverpool navigated a chaotic Champions League encounter in Austria, securing a 6-3 victory over LASK thanks to a hat-trick from Bradley Barcola. Despite a dominant first half, defensive lapses in the second period briefly allowed the hosts back into the contest.

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Iraola rotates Liverpool against LASK

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has rotated his starting line-up for the Champions League clash against LASK in Austria. The Reds boss was forced into multiple changes due to a demanding fixture schedule and several key injuries, handing an opportunity to youngsters and recent arrivals.

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1	Valletta	8	6	1	1	19	7	12	19	W W W D W
2	Marsaxlokk FC	8	5	2	1	15	10	5	17	W W L W D
3	Floriana	7	4	2	1	17	8	9	14	D W L W D
4	Mosta	7	3	3	1	10	8	2	12	D D L D W
5	Hamrun Spartans	7	3	2	2	11	8	3	11	D W W W D

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