Liverpool 4-0 LASK REACTION: Salah scores 199th Reds goal as Klopp’s men seal top spot in Europa League Group E
Liverpool secured their spot in the knockout stages of the Europa League with a 4-0 win over LASK.
The Reds played some excellent football and goals from Cody Gakpo [twice], Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah's 199th Reds strike sealed the win.
And after Toulouse's 0-0 draw with Union Saint-Gilloise, Jurgen Klopp's side are officially the winners of Group E.
That means they avoid having to face a Champions League club in the play-off round, so it was a successful night for the Reds.
Liverpool 4-0 LASK - REACTION
Right, that's it from us this evening as Liverpool win Europa League Group E.
The Reds smashed home four goals and could have had much more, but it was a great evening for Jurgen Klopp and co.
We hope you enjoyed the coverage and will see you all soon.
And if you want to know more, read our match report.
More from Klopp
Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the youth players and was pleased with the defending.
Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: "Defensively, we were really strong. Ibou [Ibrahima Konate] was really strong, but the medical department decided he couldn't play 90 minutes, which is why I took him off early.
"We lost rhythm with the changes, but that's it.
"We will go to Union to win, but it's good that we don't have to."
The manager was also delighted to give a European debut to Connor Bradley.
"I love it!
"And you could see in just a few moments that Connor is a real talent, it's so nice to see the boys.
"I told him after the game to enjoy it."
Klopp pleased to top the group
Jurgen Klopp is buzzing that Liverpool have won their Europa League group.
Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: "[The] most important thing is that we are top of the group.
"There was a lot of good stuff and some things I didn't like too much, but that's how it is.
"We still have to grow and develop but this game should have been put to bed before half time.
"If you are in charge, kill it, and we didn't do that.
"Then we gave them chances and made mistakes.
"But winning 4-0 is fantastic."
Job done
Salah's nearly there
Mohamed Salah made it 199 goals for Liverpool with his second-half penalty.
He would have wanted that 200, but it wasn't to be tonight.
Liverpool 4-0 LASK - REACTION
- Liverpool have won their first 10 home matches in a season in all competitions for only a fourth time, also doing so in 1893-94 (first 16), 1972-73 (11) and 1985-86 (13).
- Liverpool have won their last 10 home games in all competitions by a margin of two or more goals each time, only the second English top-flight side in history to have such a run, along with Wolves between December 1938 and April 1939 (12 in a row).
- LASK are winless in all six major European games against English opponents (D1 L5), conceding at least twice in every game. Their three visits to England have all ended in defeat (1-2 vs Man Utd, 0-3 vs Spurs and 0-4 vs Liverpool).
LASK players thank fans
There was a lovely moment at the end of the game as the LASK players spent a few minutes with their fans, who didn't stop singing all evening.
They were excellent.
The Sports Bar
Jason Cundy and Jamie O'Hara want to hear from all Liverpool fans tonight after topping the group and making it ten wins from ten at Anfield this season.
Liverpool 4-0 LASK - REACTION
It was a good night for Cody Gakpo, and he was delighted to get two goals, although he wanted more.
Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: "I think we started well, and in the end, it's a good win, but we could have scored more.
"If it was up to me, I would have scored all my chances, but I will take two goals, although, I can improve.
"It's amazing when you score here with the fans.
"We should be top of the group with the quality, but we have to keep going."
Liverpool 4-0 LASK - REACTION
That's it, Liverpool are officially Group E winners!
Here is the final table, meaning they avoid having to face a Champions League team in the play-off round next year.
Liverpool 4-0 LASK - FULL TIME
That's the end of the game and Liverpool have sealed a place in the Europa League knockout stages.
They are currently group winners with Toulouse drawing 0-0.
The Reds played some lovely football and scored some excellent goals.
Defensively, they were exposed at times, but they look good.
Stay with us for all the reaction.
GOAL! Liverpool 4-0 LASK - Cody Gakpo
90+' - HE'S DESERVED THAT!
Gakpo finally gets another goal, but this is all about Alexander-Arnold, who charges through midfield and fizzes a pass into Gakpo.
He cuts in and smashes a shot into the top corner.
Job done!
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
90+' - Four minutes of added time indicated.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
89' - Elliott's poor pass is intercepted by Zulj.
He finds Kone, who can't get the ball out of his feet and Jones clears.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
86' - This game is now ticking towards its conclusion.
LASK are still pushing for that deserved consolation goal, but it's looking unlikely.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK - Chance
83' - That's an excellent save!
The free-kick from Horvath is excellently flicked on by Zulj and looks to be flying into the back of the net, but Kelleher reacts well to dive to his left and push it away.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
82' - Alexander-Arnold loses the ball and Endo ensures Usor doesn't get forward.
It's not a yellow card, but it's a free-kick for the Austrian side.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
81' - Chambers and Bradley replace Gravenberch and Tsimikas.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
79' - Chambers and Bradley are coming for the hosts.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
77' - The visitors take it short.
Eventually, it comes to Usor, who dances into the box and rifles in a shot that Kelleher pushes away with two hands.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
77' - LASK are pushing for a consolation goal and Usor wins a corner.
Horvath goes over to take in front of their away fans.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
75' - Kone is miles offside and squares a ball across the box.
Tsimikas plays on and lunges in to clear, he clatters into Kelleher before the flag goes up, leaving Klopp fuming on the sideline.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
73' - His evening is over as he hobbles away off the pitch.
Kone is going to replace him.
Liverpool 3-0 LASK
71' - We have a stoppage in play as Mustapha is down.
He needs treatment, allowing everyone else to get some drinks.
Nearly job done
