Former player Michael Owen said that coach Jurgen Klopp will have “little worries” after Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over LASK Linz in the Europa League, because The Kop has to go upstream for the fourth time this season.
Florian Flecker gave weak team LASK Linz a surprising lead in the first half of the opening match of the Europa League group stage. Flecker’s excellent strike means that Liverpool have changed a lot compared to themselves last season, when they were in the lead in the last 4/5 round in all competitions.
Owen warns Klopp and Liverpool
Darwin Nunez then drew level for Liverpool on the penalty spot, before Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah scored, sealing a 3-1 victory. With that, Klopp’s team started the German strategist’s first Europa League campaign with a victory.
Speaking on TNT Sports, former Liverpool striker Owen said that coach Klopp will have concerns about the tendency to lead the net first, even though they have since come back to win against Bournemouth, Newcastle, Wolves and now LASK.
“I think he would be a little nervous,” Owen said. “He would probably look at this and think why does that happen? Is this a coincidence or does it happen too much to draw some conclusions?.
But the enveloping feeling will help you relax a little more. It’s a great first result to get three points away from home and you’re in a really good position. He will be delighted, but a little worried about why it keeps happening,” Owen added.
Liverpool won against LASK Linz
Liverpool is trying to get off to an unbeaten start in the Premier League with 4 wins and 1 draw. Klopp’s team will continue to welcome West Ham at Anfield next Sunday, with the goal of winning to continue chasing Man City, Arsenal and Tottenham.
