How Liverpool could line-up without Isak, Szoboszlai and Gakpo vs LASK

Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak, Dominic Szoboszlai, and Cody Gakpo for their UEFA Champions League match against LASK on Wednesday. The trio were absent from the 23-man squad announced by the Reds for the game, as well as from Sunday's 3-0 Premier League loss to Manchester City due to injuries sustained during the international break.

Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni are also currently sidelined. Alisson Becker is expected to stay in goal, while Ronald Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet, and Virgil van Dijk may continue their current positions in front of the Brazilian goalkeeper. Kostas Tsimikas could take Milos Kerkez's spot at left-back, considering the Hungarian's recent difficulties.

Ryan Gravenberch is expected to start back-to-back games for the first time this season, as he is suspended for Saturday's Premier League encounter against Brentford. Alexis Mac Allister is set to team up with Gravenberch in central midfield, while Florian Wirtz is slated to play as the No. 10, despite some calls for him to be dropped.

Bradley Barcola is likely to retain his place, but teenager Rio Ngumoha might replace Victor Munoz, who started in the match against Manchester City. Lewis Koumas is expected to lead the attack again in Isak's absence, being the sole fit central forward. Andoni Iraola will be hoping to secure a strong response from his team after Sunday's defeat to City.

Liverpool secured a victory over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener. A win against LASK would mean they would have won their opening two matches in Europe's premier club competition for the fifth time in the past seven campaigns.