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Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's head coach, has expressed his desire for a Champions League victory against LASK and emphasized the need to avoid future difficulties in European competitions. Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but Iraola warns that sloppy results in Austria could complicate their group-stage campaign.

The head coach acknowledges that away games in Europe are challenging, noting that momentum can quickly fade and one careless night can lead to a more complicated campaign. Liverpool currently has three points, and Iraola stresses the importance of building upon that foundation by securing a win against LASK. He reminds his team that LASK is a domestic champion with a strong record and the ability to make home matches difficult.

Iraola believes Liverpool is the favorites for the match but cautions them to play well to avoid the pitfalls of away games in the Champions League. The coach also stresses that early points in the competition are crucial, as not winning can be very expensive. Liverpool has started well, and Iraola hopes they continue to prove their worth with a victory in Austria.