"To extend the mixologist's analogy, his team are enjoying life with a few margaritas in the Champions League. Slot's team cruised into the last 16 for the second successive season with a demolition of Qarabag at Anfield. Mohamed Salah was among the goalscorers for the first time since accusing Liverpool of throwing him under the bus in December, while Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, the influential Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa were also on the scoresheet."
"Slot's night did not get off to the most encouraging start. Already shorn of defensive options and needing Ryan Gravenberch to deputise for Ibrahima Konate in central defence, Liverpool lost Jeremie Frimpong to injury in only the second minute. Frimpong pulled up while pursuing a Qarabag clearance down his right flank. Credit to visiting captain Abdellah Zoubir for putting the ball out of play immediately for the full-back to receive treatment. Frimpong has previously suffered two hamstring injuries during his debut season at Anfield."
Arne Slot described Liverpool as having to stomach cheap goals conceded and wasted chances in the Premier League while enjoying Champions League success. Liverpool cruised into the Champions League last 16 with a demolition of Qarabag at Anfield, recording six wins from eight group matches including victories over both Madrid clubs and Inter Milan. Mohamed Salah scored, joined by Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa. The rout and a clean sheet followed a defeat at Bournemouth and offered relief amid mounting injury problems and the early loss of Jeremie Frimpong.
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