Liverpool stars have had perfect springboard ahead of Premier League litmus test

Liverpool secured a 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK in Austria, bouncing back from a recent defeat against Manchester City. Bradley Barcola delivered a standout performance by scoring a hat-trick, while Florian Wirtz and Lewis Koumas also contributed to the attack. The win maintains Liverpool's perfect start in Europe with two victories from two matches ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Brentford.

The Liverpool Echo's Mark Jones argues that the dominant European display provides the ideal springboard for manager Andoni Iraola's squad. Jones notes that while the trip to Brentford will offer a tough physical and tactical test, the team's attacking performance demonstrates positive momentum despite recent defensive concerns.