Liverpool v Toulouse TV channel, live stream, kick off time and team news for Europa League fixture

Liverpool will look to maintain their 100 percent record in the Europa League this season as they play host to French side Toulouse at Anfield. The Reds have enjoyed a strong start to the tournament which leaves them top of their group with victories over Union Saint-Gilloise and LASK in their opening two games.

Jurgen Klopp’s men have huge aspirations of winning the Europa League after a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the 2016 edition against Toulouse and it remains the only trophy that he has failed to win during his time on Merseyside. A victory in this clash will edge Liverpool a step closer to the knockout stages but Toulouse will be determined to record a famous victory at Anfield in front of their travelling supporters.But when is Liverpool vs Toulouse and how can fans keep up to date with all of the action? Here’s all you need to know.

When is Liverpool vs Toulouse?

The top two teams in Group E of the Europa League face off at Anfield on Thursday 26 October as Liverpool host Toulouse. The fixture marks the first meeting between the two sides in over 16 years with Liverpool running out 4-0 winners in a Champions League play-off game back in August 2007. Peter Crouch, Sami Hyppia and a Dirk Kuyt double was enough to secure Champions League football for Rafa Benitez’s men on that occasion.

How to watch Liverpool vs Toulouse

TNT Sport 1 will provide comprehensive coverage of the Europa League clash between Liverpool and Toulouse. Build up to the game begins at 7.45pm and the match gets underway 15 minutes later with an 8pm kick off. TNT subscribers can also stream all of the action through the discovery+ app.

Team news

Liverpool are expected to make a number of changes to their team as they balance the demands of European football with their race for a Premier League title. Notable absentees for the Reds include Andrew Robertson, Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic and Ben Doak. Cody Gakpo is pushing for a return but is doubtful ahead of kickoff.

Curtis Jones returns to the setup after suspension, while Wataru Endo, Joe Gomez and Darwin Nunez are all pushing for a starting spot. The visitors are without Zakaria Aboukhal and Oliver Zanden, while summer signing Ibrahim Cissoko is an injury doubt and is still waiting to make his first team debut.