The Liverpool manager utilised his squad against Lille and the likes of Quansah, Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa all impressed

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 head coach Arne Slot was not too downbeat at not locking down top spot in the Champions League with a match to spare as his priority was to secure direct passage to the last 16.

Liverpool secured top spot in the Champions League group phase by beating Lille at Anfield. This is what we spotted as Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott both scored.

Starting XI Prediction as Liverpool Face Lille in UEFA Champions LeagueLiverpool’s season has so far been almost flawless under new head coach Arne Slot, and their European campaign has certainly

Arne Slot wasn't happy with the way Liverpool conceded against Lille despite his side's 2-1 win in the UEFA Champions League.

Arne Slot reserved special praise for the ‘special’ Mohamed Salah after his record-breaking display in Liverpool ’s 2-1 Champions League win over Lille. Salah opened the scoring for the Reds at Anfield before Lille were reduced to 10 men with Aïssa Mandi shown a second yellow card after the break.

Liverpool have won all six of their League Phase games so far, sitting pretty at the top of the table. To confirm their spot in the top eight of the table, which guarantees a spot in the last 16 without going through the playoff round, they need a point against French upstarts Lille on Tuesday.

What did Liverpool manager Arne Slot have to say after Liverpool remained perfect in the UEFA Champions League group stage?

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot spoke to the media on Monday before Tuesday's Champions League game against Lille at Anfield. But before speaking about their perfect record in the competition, he responded to Brentford boss Thomas Frank describing the Reds as the best team in the world.

While Liverpool narrowly missed clinching top spot with a game to spare in the Champions League despite a 2-1 defeat of French side Lille on Tuesday, manager Arne Slot said finishing in the top eight and avoiding two playoff games was the most important thing.