Liverpool XI vs LASK: Szoboszlai, Isak, Gakpo Doubts

Liverpool are expected to be without Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Wednesday's Champions League clash against LASK in Austria.

The Reds are aiming to make it two wins from two in the Champions League after opening their league phase campaign with a comeback victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield last month. However, Szoboszlai, Isak and Gakpo are unlikely to have recovered from their respective knocks in time to be available for selection.

Injury Concerns Mount

The forward pair were ruled out of Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City after sustaining injuries during the international break, while Szoboszlai was a surprise absentee because of a hamstring issue.

Liverpool are due to fly out to Linz on Tuesday, and head coach Andoni Iraola will provide a further update on the trio from 3.30pm BST in the pre-match news conference. When speaking after the loss to Man City, the Spaniard did not sound too confident about the chances of a triple injury boost.

"It's true that now we play four games in 10 days, so it's going to be difficult because we fly to Austria in two days," Iraola said. "I think it's going to be difficult to recover any of the players."

Potential Lineup Changes

If Isak and Gakpo are forced to miss out again, youngster Lewis Koumas may well keep his place in the Liverpool attack as Iraola is short of options, with Federico Chiesa unavailable due to not being named in the Champions League squad.

Wataru Endo's ineligibility (for the same reason as Chiesa) opens the door for Trey Nyoni to partner Alexis Mac Allister in midfield. That said, Iraola could stick with Ryan Gravenberch, as the Dutchman will be suspended against Brentford at the weekend.

Taking into account the short turnaround between two away games for Liverpool this week, there could be some rotation in defence. Jeremy Jacquet shook off a hamstring strain to start against Man City but could be rested, and Jeremie Frimpong might get a start at right-back.