Liverpool's Champions League campaign is finally looking more like the team that won it all in 2019. Arne Slot, the Reds' manager, has to be pleased with his side's demolition of Qarabag at Anfield, which sent them into the last 16 for the second consecutive season.
The performance was a welcome tonic for Slot following Liverpool's defeat to Bournemouth in their recent Premier League game. Avoiding the playoffs is a must given the mounting injury problems that Liverpool are currently facing. Six wins out of eight in the Champions League group, including victories over both Madrid clubs and Inter, demonstrate the pedigree that Liverpool possess, but they have struggled to replicate this consistency in their title defence.
Slot's side cruised into the last 16 with ease, scoring four goals without reply. Mohamed Salah, who has been under scrutiny after a recent interview at Leeds, finally got his Champions League goal back for Liverpool. The Egypt international celebrated with a pointed gesture by facing the Kop and thumping the Liver bird on his chest.
Liverpool's defence was also impressive, with Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson playing key roles in their success. However, it was the team's attacking threat that ultimately proved decisive. Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitiké, Federico Chiesa all scored as Liverpool romped to a 4-0 victory.
Despite Frimpong's injury, which required treatment after pulling up while pursuing a Qarabag clearance, the side showed no signs of weakness. The fact that they were able to win without their best defender was a testament to their depth and quality.
Slot has been trying to manage Ryan Gravenberch's workload carefully due to his previous hamstring injuries. However, the disruption caused by Frimpong's exit did not have an immediate impact on Liverpool's performance.
The victory is also a reminder that Liverpool are hungry for more this season. The team's pedigree in Europe is clear, but they have struggled to replicate this success in the Premier League. By avoiding the playoffs and winning their Champions League group with ease, Slot's side will be looking to take their European campaign to new heights.
"if we improve in both boxes it is going to be very hard for any team to play against us," said Slot post-match. "But one game is not enough. We have to do it more often."
The performance was a welcome tonic for Slot following Liverpool's defeat to Bournemouth in their recent Premier League game. Avoiding the playoffs is a must given the mounting injury problems that Liverpool are currently facing. Six wins out of eight in the Champions League group, including victories over both Madrid clubs and Inter, demonstrate the pedigree that Liverpool possess, but they have struggled to replicate this consistency in their title defence.
Slot's side cruised into the last 16 with ease, scoring four goals without reply. Mohamed Salah, who has been under scrutiny after a recent interview at Leeds, finally got his Champions League goal back for Liverpool. The Egypt international celebrated with a pointed gesture by facing the Kop and thumping the Liver bird on his chest.
Liverpool's defence was also impressive, with Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson playing key roles in their success. However, it was the team's attacking threat that ultimately proved decisive. Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitiké, Federico Chiesa all scored as Liverpool romped to a 4-0 victory.
Despite Frimpong's injury, which required treatment after pulling up while pursuing a Qarabag clearance, the side showed no signs of weakness. The fact that they were able to win without their best defender was a testament to their depth and quality.
Slot has been trying to manage Ryan Gravenberch's workload carefully due to his previous hamstring injuries. However, the disruption caused by Frimpong's exit did not have an immediate impact on Liverpool's performance.
The victory is also a reminder that Liverpool are hungry for more this season. The team's pedigree in Europe is clear, but they have struggled to replicate this success in the Premier League. By avoiding the playoffs and winning their Champions League group with ease, Slot's side will be looking to take their European campaign to new heights.
"if we improve in both boxes it is going to be very hard for any team to play against us," said Slot post-match. "But one game is not enough. We have to do it more often."
. Arne Slot must be over the moon with this win, especially after their last loss in the Premier League. The fact that they dominated Qarabag so easily shows their quality, and Mohamed Salah's goal was a nice bonus 
. I'm loving the way Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson are playing at the back, it's like they're unstoppable 
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Slot's side has a great depth to them, and you can tell he's trying to manage Ryan Gravenberch carefully so he doesn't get injured again 
. And it's not like they're going to let Frimpong's injury hold them back either – they still won the game with ease.
. Bring it on! 
, and Arne Slot's side seems to be getting back on track after that Bournemouth loss 
. The win over Qarabag was a major confidence booster, especially with the injuries they're dealing with. I mean, avoiding the playoffs is key at this point, but it's also clear that Liverpool have the talent and depth to compete with anyone in Europe 
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. The team's attacking threat is undeniable, with players like Mac Allister, Wirtz, Ekitiké, and Chiesa all scoring important goals 
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️. It just goes to show that Slot has built a strong squad, and now it's time for them to take their European campaign to the next level 
. With the right mindset and consistency, I think they can go all the way in the Champions League...
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. They're like the sneaky cousins of the Premier League - always flying under the radar, but packing a punch in Europe. Slot's management skills are on point, and that 4-0 win over Qarabag was pure magic 
. People need to stop saying they can't replicate their Champions League success in the league, 'cause I think they're just getting better at managing injuries 
. Meanwhile, we have to watch them coast through their group stage like it's nothing 
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. And don't even get me started on how the Premier League doesn't give teams enough chances to earn points, so they have to rely on Europe to carry them through 
this latest win over qarabag just shows how much depth they've got in that squad! the fact that they could still dominate without frimpong in midfield is a huge confidence booster for arne slot. and salah's goal was pure class 
gotta say, lfc's attacking threat is looking pretty lethal right now. but what's even more impressive is their ability to take care of business in tough games like this. it sets them up nicely for the knockout stages 
I think the key to Liverpool's success right now is their depth and quality. They've got a strong squad with plenty of players who can step up and make an impact, like Mac Allister and Wirtz. And let's be real, they're still getting it together in the Premier League 
. I mean, Mohamed Salah finally gets his Champions League goal back after years of struggling? That just goes to show they're getting easy breaks 
. And let's not forget Frimpong's injury wasn't a big deal – any team with depth like Liverpool should be able to handle a single player's absence 
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. It's just excuses, if you ask me 
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. One win against Qarabag doesn't mean squat 
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lfc is finally living up to their 2019 champs league form and arne slot is doing an amazing job