Champions League LIVE: Liverpool against Bologna, Aston Villa against Bayern Munich, Lille against Real Madrid and six other games – live text, radio commentary

Liverpool

Liverpool coach Arne Slot in conversation with TNT Sports: “It wasn't easy, in my opinion Bologna made it difficult – similar to Atalanta, man marking all over the pitch. Wait for the right moment when you play through completely open – this has been the case many times. The last round could have been better.

About his time at the club so far: “Not just the players, but also the staff that I inherited and who were here before, it was positive from the start, the players too. Many things remained the same, they were very happy with previous regimes. The good thing is that they bought into it.

What he was happy about that evening: “Aside from both goals, especially the second one, there aren't many things I'm happy with. Great ball from Virgil [Van Dijk]great attack, great run from Trent Alexander-Arnold. It's always difficult to play against a team that takes so many risks.

“Overall a good result, but I wouldn’t want the world to be very happy today.”

About Ryan Gravenberch: “I was amazed by him. I don't tell the players this at half-time because there are still 45 minutes left to play, but I said after the game: “Another great performance.”

“Ryan was outstanding again today.”

On the change in dynamics in the first half: “I don't think it was a lack of concentration, it started with free kicks, a few conceded set pieces, a team gets going. You could see that they have a very good game plan.

“When we play against a team that is comfortable in possession, sometimes you have to work hard and suffer. What pleased me was how they threw themselves in front of the ball and did everything they could to try and keep a clean sheet.”

His record is that he has won eight of his first nine games as Liverpool manager: “It's hardly impossible to do something special at this club. It says a lot about how we started, how the players got involved, the effort made and the staff helping me. Even more difficult games are coming up from Saturday when we kick off at 12:30 p.m. after a Champions League game on Wednesday evening. It’s nice to start like this, that’s for sure.”