Liverpool’s strong start to the Europa League continued on Thursday night, and there was even time for manager Jurgen Klopp to give minutes to some up-and-coming youngsters
It’s three games and three wins for Liverpool in Europe, with Jurgen Klopp able to turn his attentions back to Premier League matters after a win against Toulouse.
The Reds made a number of tweaks from the line-up which saw off Everton in the Merseyside Derby and still had more than enough for their French opponents. With matches against Nottingham Forest and Luton to come before their next European trip, Klopp’s men can stand themselves in good stead in the Premier League.
Early progress on the continent will also allow the boss to devote more minutes to players such as Luke Chambers, who made his senior debut on Thursday. Chambers’ reaction to the win is another focus as we bring you the latest from across Anfield.
Toulouse brushed aside
Liverpool survived a couple of scares to claim a third group stage win in the Europa League. The Reds were pegged back after Diogo Jota’s early opener, but opened up a 3-1 lead by the break and added two further goals in the second half.
Luke Chambers impressed on his full Liverpool debut
Summer signings Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch were both among the goals, with Endo’s header his first for the club. There was also a late return from the bench for Cody Gakpo, who was making his first appearances since suffering an injury against Tottenham in September.
With maximum points from their three games, Liverpool have a chance to all but secure top spot in their group with a win away at Toulouse next time out. Union SG got the better of LASK in the othe game in the group.
Left-back Luke Chambers praised team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold after making his full Liverpool debut. The teenager hailed his team-mate, who captained the side on Thursday.
“I’ve dreamt of this moment since I was six,” Chambers told TNT Sports. “To top it off with a win as well, I’m lost for words. I found out [I was playing] yesterday and had a bit of time with family at night. The reality hit.
“Trent’s done what I aspire to do,” the teenager added. “Watching Trent do it gives us academy lads a stepping stone to go and recreate it. I couldn’t ask for someone better to look up to.”
Former Reds favourite Fowler sacked
Ex-Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has been sacked by Saudi club Al Qadsiah
Ex-Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has been sacked by Saudi club Al Qadsiah. The former striker had only been in charge of the side for a matter of months, and was dismissed despite them flying high in the second tier.
“The management of Al Qadsiah Sports Club have decided to terminate the contractual relationship with first team football coach, Mr. Robbie Fowler,” a club statement read. “The club appreciates the coach’s efforts and professionalism… and wishes him all the success in his professional career.”An unbeaten record across the first eight league games of the season left Al Qadsiah just a point behind league leaders Al Orobah. Three teams will earn promotion to the Saudi Pro League at the end of the season.
