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      Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers inspired by Sevilla to becoming Europa League kings and dreams of doing same

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      BRENDAN RODGERS has been inspired by Sevilla’s stunning Europa League successes – and is dreaming of doing the same.
      Leicester, who reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 2017, take on Ukraine side Zorya Luhansk in the Europa League.

      Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed he has been inspired by SevillaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Spanish side Sevilla have repeatedly punched above their weight in the Europa League, winning it four times in seven years including in 2016, when they saw off Liverpool.
      Also last season, they beat big-spending Inter Milan in the final.
      Rodgers said: “It is something for clubs of that size to aspire to and teaches you that once you come in, you have a realistic chance of achieving something. So Sevilla are inspiring, for sure.
      “I think if you look at Sevilla’s record in the competition, it is incredible in the last decade or so.

      “I remember seeing the stats in one of the years they won it. That they had not won away from home in the league but did so well in Europe.
      “I watched the final last season and saw them pick up the trophy and I saw the joy and emotion of them doing it. 
      “We would like to go as far as we can. The first job is to get out of the group stage and as early as possible but we must not look too far ahead.
      “We fought so hard to arrive in this competition and now want to embrace it and enjoy it.

      The Foxes have lost their last two fixtures having been beaten at home by West Ham and Aston VillaCredit: Paul Marriott – The Daily Mail
      “This will be a great experience for the players who have never sampled European football before.”
      Leicester will fancy themselves against Zorya who are playing in the competition for the seventh successive year and lost both their matches to Manchester United four seasons ago.
      Also in the group are AEK Athens and Sporting Braga.
      Rodgers has numerous issues with Jamie Vardy to miss the match with a calf issue.
      After a bright start to the season, Leicester have lost their last two games against West Ham and Aston Villa.
      The Leicester boss added: “We just have to find ways of being more clinical. It is so early in the season and we are trying to find a way in.”

      Defender Jonny Evans said: “We’re really looking forward to this. It’s a been a target for a while now and something we highlighted at the start of last season.
      “We managed to achieve it and it’s a pity the fans can’t experience it with us but as players we will go out and hopefully get off to a good start.
      “We’re stepping into the unknown a little because they have played in the Europa League more and have a bit more experience. We know it’ll be a tough group.”

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      Tottenham vs LASK FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League match

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      GARETH BALE will be hoping to make his first Tottenham start as they take on LASK Linz in a Europa League group stage opener.
      Spurs will be desperate to get back to winning ways after throwing away a three-goal lead to draw with West Ham on Sunday.

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      Gareth Bale could be in line for a first start since his return from Real MadridCredit: PA:Press Association

      But their record so far in this competition is more impressive as they have squeezed past Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Shkendija and hammered Maccabi Haifa to qualify.
      Visitors LASK were impressive in the competition last season, defying the odds to reach the quarter-final before being hammered 7-1 on aggregate by Man Utd.
      What time does Tottenham vs LASK kick off?
      Tottenham take on LASK on Thursday, October 22.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      It will be played without fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      What TV channel is Tottenham vs LASK on and can I live stream it?
      Tottenham vs LASK is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences after the conclusion of the early kick-off between Rapid Vienna and Arsenal.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Tottenham vs LASK for free?
      Team news
      Bale could be set to make his full second debut for Spurs but he will not be joined by fellow Welshman Joe Rodon, who wasn’t registered in time to be included in the Europa League squad.
      The likes of Dele Alli, Lucas Moura, Harry Winks and Carlos Vinicius could be considered with Mourinho set to ring the changes.

      However, the game may come too soon for Eric Dier.
      Latest odds
      Tottenham 1/3
      Draw 21/5
      LASK 17/2

      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Wednesday, October 21. More

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      Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League match

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      LEICESTER are back in European action three years after their memorable Champions League campaign came to an end with defeat to Atletico Madrid.
      The Foxes looked set for a triumphant return to Europe’s elite club competition for much of last season, but a final day loss to Man Utd meant they had to settle for the Europa League.

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      Brendan Rodgers is hoping to lead Leicester to European gloryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Brendan Rodgers and co will be very keen on a winning start in this one, with unpredictable ties against AEK Athens and Braga to come.
      But Ukrainian visitors Zorya Luhansk have a lot of experience in this competition, having participated in each of the last six seasons.
      What time does Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk kick off?
      Leicester take on Zorya Luhansk on Thursday, October 22.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      In accordance with UK law, it will be played behind closed doors at the King Power Stadium.

      What TV channel is Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk on and can I live stream it?
      Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk is live on BT Sport ESPN.
      Coverage commences at 7.30pm – half an hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      How do I watch Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk for free?
      Team news
      Jamie Vardy is out of this one with a calf problem, which should allow Kelechi Iheanacho to get a start.
      In a huge blow for the Foxes, Caglar Soyuncu faces a lengthy spell on the treatment table with an abductor tear.

      Daniel Amartey, Ricardo Pereira and Wilfred Ndidi are also longer term absentees.
      Latest odds
      Leicester 1/3
      Draw 4/1
      Zorya Luhansk 9/1 More

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      Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League opener

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      ARSENAL begin their Europa League challenge with a tough trip to face Rapid Vienna.
      The Gunners reached the final of this competition two seasons ago, only to be beaten 4-1 by Chelsea in Baku.

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      Arteta’s men are searching for an opening day win in the group stagesCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Rapid meanwhile narrowly missed out on reaching the Champions League after going down to Gent in the qualifying rounds.
      When is Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal?
      This Europa League group game will be held on Thursday, October 22.
      Kick-off is at 5.55pm BST.
      It will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on BT Sport 2.
      If you want to stream, grab the BT Sport app to watch on a number of devices.
      EE customers can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

      You can cancel at any time.

      What is the team news?
      The Gunners will be without Rob Holding, Willian and Dani Ceballos for the Europa League clash.
      Pablo Mari remains sidelined with an ankle injury, while Emile Smith Rowe has a shoulder problem.
      Mesut Ozil and Sokratis will play no part after being left out of the Europa League squad.

      Match odds
      Rapid Vienna to win – 9/2
      Draw – 16/5
      Arsenal victory – 4/7
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Rangers’ Europa League opponents Standard Liege record FOUR positive Covid results prior to Thursday’s clash in Belgium

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      RANGERS’ Europa League opponents Standard Liege have confirmed FOUR positive Covid-19 results ahead of Thursday’s clash in Belgium.
      Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Nicolas Raskin, Moussa Sissako and goalkeeper coach Jan Van Steenberghe have all returned positive results.

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      Standard Liege has confirmed positive results ahead of Rangers clashCredit: Getty

      The foursome have immediately gone into quarantine and will play no part in the group stage opener with the Gers.
      Damjan Pavlovic and Abdoul Fessal Tapsoba, who tested negative but live together and spent the evening with Sissako, have also been separated from the main group pending the results of a second test.
      A club statement from Standard Liege read: “Michel-Ange Bilikwisha, Nicolas Raskin, Moussa Sissako and our goalkeeper coach Jan Van Steenberghe have tested positive for Covid-19.

      “On Tuesday morning, the entire delegation of the Rouches underwent a Covid-19 test in view of Thursday’s European match against Rangers FC.
      “This morning we received the results and it showed that Michel-Ange, Nicolas, Moussa and Jan are positive.
      “The foursome immediately went into quarantine and will therefore not participate in the matches against Rangers FC on Thursdsay and on the STVV field on Sunday.
      “As a precautionary measure, Damjan Pavlovic and Abdoul Fessal Tapsoba, who tested negative but are living together and spent the evening yesterday with Moussa Sissako, were also separated from the nucleus pending the results of a new test.”

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      The news come as the Belgian side confirmed they had been granted permission to host a reduced crowd at the Stade Maurice Dufranse.
      Uefa blocked fans from attending qualifiers – but clubs can now open stands if local authorities allow.
      And 3750 Standard supporters will be in attendance – but the sale of booze has been banned – after a consultation between the City of Liege and the club.

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      Arsenal’s Europa League clash ‘expected to go ahead’ despite Rapid Vienna player testing positive for coronavirus

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      ARSENAL’S Europa League opener versus Rapid Vienna is expected to go ahead despite a positive coronavirus test inside the Austrian side’s squad.
      The club have confirmed an unnamed player’s diagnosis with the illness, which also struck down Mikel Arteta in the spring.

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      Rapid Vienna players will undergo extra testing while the unnamed player self-isolatesCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Mikel Arteta will take his side to Austria for the 5.55pm kick-offCredit: Reuters

      Routine tests uncovered a single case of coronavirus with additional checks set to take place ahead of Thursday’s game.
      Arsenal are still due to travel to the Austrian capital for the Group B clash.
      A Rapid statement read: “As part of the routine Covid-19 tests at SK Rapid, a player tested positive after the evaluation.

      “SK Rapid reacted immediately and the Bundesliga prevention concept, which defines the procedure in confirmed cases in detail, came into play immediately.
      “The player who tested positive and has so far shown no symptoms is already in quarantine at home.
      “The responsible health authority was informed immediately, as was the team and the staff, who have undergone new tests.
      “The other tests all gave negative results, which is proof of the effectiveness of the prevention concept.

      “Training and match operations are therefore not at risk.”

      Arsenal qualified for the Europa League after winning last season’s FA Cup.
      Their European campaign was curtailed by a shock defeat to Olympiacos in the last-32 and Arteta is desperate for a better return this time around.
      The Gunners boss said in August: “It is a must for our club and financially because it is a bigger step forward in order to allow us to do more things in the future and have a better structure financially.”
      However, Mesut Ozil will not be able to contribute to their group campaign, which also features Molde and Dundalk, after being left out the squad.

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