Arne Slot Reflects on Midfielder’s FitnessLiverpool manager Arne Slot has provided clarity on Curtis Jones’ early substitution during the 2-1 Champions League

Liverpool's 2-1 win over Lille sealed a seventh straight Champions League win but Arne Slot has a fresh injury worry to contend with.

Liverpool FC Manager Arne Slot spoke to the media following the Reds' 2-1 UEFA Champions League victory against LOSC Lille on Tuesday night at Anfield. Full Press Conference Courtesy of UEFA.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was impressed by his side's efforts in their 2-1 Champions League win over Lille and singled out one individual in particular.

Liverpool saw off Lille on Tuesday night but Curtis Jones' injury forced him off at half-time and meant that Arne Slot has to change his original plans for the team

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 is not convinced that finishing top of the Champions League's inaugural league phase standings will prove to be an advantage after securing progress to the last 16 on Tuesday.

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.

Liverpool have been perfect in the UEFA Champions League this season. The table-toppers only need a point to confirm qualification against Lille.

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