Liverpool boss Arne Slot has moved to play down the plaudits his side are receiving, instead name-checked two European rivals who could also be considered the best around

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 sealed their place in the Champions League top eight with their win over Lille, but will have to wait to seal top spot.

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

Liverpool manager Arne Slot assured supporters his decision to take Ryan Gravenberch off at half-time during Tuesday night’s Champions League clash with Lille was pre-planned.

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

Barcelona’s dramatic winning goal at Benfica saw them emerge as 5-4 victors to deny Liverpool the official status as group-stage winners of the Champions League. But the Reds may only have to wait another week before they can officially declare themselves Europe's best.

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

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.

Curtis Jones was substituted at halftime of Liverpool's win over Lille with Arne Slot later revealing he was withdrawn with an injury in a new concern for the Reds

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