Overview
- Liverpool crushed Qarabag 6-0 to reach the Champions League last 16, with Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike among the scorers as Slot highlighted a lift in confidence.
- Slot argued Liverpool’s improved play between the penalty areas is repeatedly putting attackers in high‑value positions that lead to goals.
- He revisited his reference to the 2024 Europa League exit to Atalanta, explaining he intended to stress that progress in Europe is significant and not guaranteed.
- The manager said it is fair to be evaluated on the current campaign, with Liverpool sitting sixth in the Premier League after five league matches without a win.
- Slot cited a sustainability model with around £450m spent and roughly £300m recouped last summer, noting injuries and limited minutes have delayed the full impact of several high‑fee signings.