Liverpool’s 3-1 victory at LASK Linz marked an encouraging start to their Europa League campaign, but also served as a reminder that Europe’s second tier often demands higher sacrifice from its big names than expected.

Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz scored to help Jurgen Klopp’s side come back from an initial 1-0 deficit, although the performance wasn’t particularly exemplary.

1. Goals from Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz

Liverpool came back from behind to defeat LASK and secure three points in Austria during their Europa League Group E opener, but Jurgen Klopp will likely be concerned that his team is slow at starting games.

Florian Flecker gave the home side an early lead with just three minutes gone, but Luis Diaz quickly responded for Reds – equalizing from close range after an elaborate passing sequence involving Harvey Elliott and Abdoulaye Bajcetic.

Diaz is a promising talent and proved his attacking prowess when dribbling past several LASK players before firing his shot into the top corner. His work rate was impressive, as was his work rate – making him an ideal fit for Liverpool’s style of play. But Diaz could benefit from taking some advice from compatriot Luis Suarez; who knows all about making mistakes on an important stage and recovering from them.

2. Theo Walcott’s first goal for the club

Just over a year ago, Theo Walcott was an integral member of Arsenal, scoring four times during his debut campaign and nearly reaching double figures before an injury prevented his second.

Since his arrival at Liverpool, the 26-year-old forward has not exactly been under wraps and finally scored his inaugural goal against LASK with an outstanding strike that took multiple defenders out of the game with speed and close control; you could see how important this goal was to him.

Florian Flecker had given Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Vienna an early lead at half time, so Klopp’s much-changed side had their work cut out turning it around – however they managed it thanks to goals from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Mo Salah who ensured their opening Europa League campaign victory was successful and an encouraging one – serving as an important reminder that any English teams hoping for quick success should expect tough opposition in this Europa League group stage.

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3. Mo Salah’s first goal for the club

Mo Salah has proven himself as an exceptional goalscorer for Liverpool over the course of last season, scoring both opening goals against Bournemouth in their 4-0 thrashing and scoring the fourth goal against Newcastle 3-1 win.

At 20 goals for the season, he’s equaled Daniel Sturridge’s record of fastest ever start to a Liverpool career and proved that it was worth breaking the bank to sign him from Roma.

Florian Flecker’s unstoppable strike put LASK from Austrian Football Bundesliga ahead just after half-time but they came roaring back thanks to penalties from Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz before Mohamed Salah sealed a 3-1 win with late goals from him and Salah late on – marking Klopp’s much-changed team’s maiden success since returning to Europe’s second tier – as Union and Toulouse tied 1-1 – making their meeting at Anfield on Thursday evening even more compelling!

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4. Virgil van Dijk’s first goal for the club

Liverpool’s defence has been given a significant boost by Virgil van Dijk, the Holland captain known for his aerial prowess and dead ball skills.

Van Dijk played an essential part in helping Liverpool fight back from falling behind against LASK Linz to earn their inaugural victory of this Europa League campaign. Florian Flecker had put LASK Linz ahead, before Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Mohamed Salah scored in the second half to seal victory for Liverpool.

Klopp will likely make multiple changes when Liverpool face West Ham on Sunday, yet won’t just give starts away to fringe players just for kicks. At his pre-match press conference, the German was asked whether or not youngster like Ben Doak and Havey Elliott should start.