Alan Shearer hoped Nunez would start for Liverpool against Lille as a result and it was a decision Slot made as the Dutch coach knew the 25-year-old would be up for it following his display the weekend prior.

Arne Slot has Liverpool flying in the Champions League, with only Barcelona's late comeback denying the Reds the chance to confirm top spot with just the PSV match to spare

Ahead of Liverpool's Premier League game at home to Ipswich Town this weekend, Reds coach Arne Slot has refuted suggestions his team is the best in the world.

The Liverpool boss can see his side finish top of the new-look Champions League group stage if they win against Lille on Tuesday night and Barcelona drop points against Benfica - but Arne Slot insists

It is just the third time an English team has won their opening seven matches of a European Cup or Champions League campaign, with two of those being done by Liverpool (2021-22 and 2024-25 - along wit

"As Arne Slot’s skipper and field marshal celebrated a seventh consecutive Champions League win to confirm his side’s place in the round of 16, it reaffirmed the view that describing Van Dijk merely as the best defender is the understatement of the century," he writes. "Van Dijk is one of the best footballers in the world. Full stop.

The Reds will still need a point to guarantee first place in the league phase of the Champions League after Barcelona’s dramatic win.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has challenged Darwin Nunez to prove he is an elite striker as the much-maligned Uruguayan looks to take advantage of Diogo Jota's latest injury.

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has praised Liverpool in a glowing assessment of Arne Slot's side, acknowledging them as the strongest contenders to Bar

Arne Slot emphasises the significance of avoiding the Champions League knockout round for Liverpool, despite their current standings.

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