Liverpool provided Slot with another victory on Tuesday when they beat Lille in the Champions League and they remain top of the Premier League and Champions League group phase table. The Anfield outfit host Ipswich Town on Saturday (15:00 GMT) and Slot will be speaking to the media later to talk all things Liverpool.

Harvey Elliott's future at Liverpool has been up in the air in recent weeks amid reported interest from Brighton & Hove Albion and Borussia Dortmund in the Janu

The Dutchman has been outstanding all season. It has been a huge bonus for Liverpool, because in the summer this was the position that everyone thought would have to be filled by a new signing - most notably Martin Zubimendi - but Gravenberch was there all along.

McKenna spoke highly of new signing Julio Enciso: "He's a very talented young player. He's had some great experiences at a young age and had a really good impact at Brighton. It's a good move for both parties and hopefully it will be a good boost for us."

Former England midfielder Andros Townsend says Liverpool are an "almost perfect team" because of the way they win the ball back and immediately go on the counter-attack. Against Lille on Tuesday, there were goal efforts from all over the pitch as Jarell Quansah and Alexis Mac Allister headed over from set-pieces and Darwin Nunez had a near-post

If this is Mohamed Salah’s final season at Liverpool, he is going out in style. The Egypt striker scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool and his 22nd in all competitions this season to help Arne Slot’s team secure a place in the Champions League round of 16 with a 2-1 win against Lille.

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Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica in dramatic fashion on Tuesday in UEFA Champions League action, taking part in Matchday 7's wildest game so far with a 5-4 win. Benfica

Liverpool cruised from there and secured not only the win, but a direct berth to the round of 16 in the Champions League. Skipping the first round of the knockout stage will give the Reds time to regroup and focus on maintaining their pace in the Premier League amid challengers.

Only one matchday remains of the league phase of Champions League play and there's plenty to play for. Only Liverpool and Barcelona have clinched spots in the top eight of the table and six spots of the 24 teams to advance to the next stage are up for grabs.