Let's talk about LASK, baby

'LASK' is short for Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub.

The Europa League group stages pitted them off with Sporting CP, PSV Eindhoven and Rosenborg.

Their only defeat would come away at Sporting, where Bruno Fernandes netted the winner to secure a 2-1 win. Other than that, they won four and drew one of their matches to impressively finish top.

Valérien Ismaël, the former Crystal Palace and Bayern Munich defender, is their manager. He's implemented a 3-4-3 setup, with his defensive know-how being used to full effect. LASK are now an organised, well-drilled unit that like to utilise defensive stability as the backdrop from which to build attacks, primarily down the flanks.

Employing wingers in his setup, he enjoys playing an expansive brand of football, where the wide midfielders can operate as both backup for the wingers, as well as cover for the full-backs if needed.

Players to Watch:

Marko Raguz - For someone who hasn't been especially prolific in the league this season, Raguz has found comfort in this season's Europa League. The most pivotal of his five goals came during the knockout clash with AZ Alkmaar, and the 21-year-old striker will be one of the stars United will be keeping tabs on when the sides clash.

Gernot Trauner - Much of LASK's success this term has been built on a solid defensive unit, with the club conceding just 19 goals in their 20 league matches as well just five in their seven Europa League matches to date. Much of that can be credited to their club captain Trauner, who has been a rock in the heart of defence this campaign.

Dominik Frieser - The winger has been one of the standout performers for LASK this season, netting five goals in the league with a further three assists in just 19 outings. He's been instrumental in the club's surge to the top of the Bundesliga table, with his pace and strength in wide areas key to their success.

Thomas Goiginger - One the other flank, Goiginger is cut from similar cloth, with solid technical ability to match his forward partner. He's also chipped in with goals and assists this season, but is very much your typical winger who loves to get down the byline and swing crosses into the box.

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