"For all their troubles in the Premier League, Liverpool have looked much more at home in Europe, Wednesday's 6-0 win against Qarabag ensuring an automatic place in the last 16 without the need for a play-off. And history tells us Liverpool, with the Anfield factor added to the equation, will fancy their chances in the knockout phase. It is a stretch to paint this Liverpool team, on current form, as anything like potential Champions League winners, but they must never be underestimated over a two-legged format."
"This was a night Slot and Salah needed after the turbulence of this campaign. It was their most comfortable game of the season. It will not turn the spotlight away from Slot with Liverpool so off-colour in the league, but this was as easy as it gets in Europe. Qarabag were compliant opponents, not made of the stuff that enables Premier League opposition to scent blood in almost every game against his side."
Arne Slot faces mounting scrutiny after a shambolic Premier League title defence, and Mohamed Salah has expressed public unrest following an incident at Elland Road. Liverpool secured a 6-0 Champions League win over Qarabag to reach the last 16 automatically, providing respite and Anfield-fuelled confidence ahead of the knockout phase. Historical home advantage makes Liverpool dangerous in two-legged ties despite inconsistent domestic form. The victory represented Slot's biggest margin in his 91st game and the club's biggest since a 7-0 win over Manchester United in March 2023. The celebrations were tempered by another muscle problem for summer signing Jeremie Frimpong.
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