During the difficult period in the championship (Liverpool having won one victory in seven remaining matches in the Premier League), the coach of the Reds took more responsibility for the remaining results and said that the European Cup evening is the ideal moment to start.

" It’s our responsibility to turn the situation around for the sake of our patients and for ourselves, and today’s evening will be a prime hour to work,” Slot said.

The mentor detects underestimation of his opponent.

The Dutch footballer highly appreciated the current form of PSV under the management of Peter Bosz, calling them an extremely unsafe opponent.

“I wouldn’t say what a supernik this is, the one I’d like to gratify myself right away. I think the stink is truly more beautiful than ever,” said the coach, stressing that the Yeredivisie leader is now at the peak of his form.

For Liverpool, today's match is critically important not only from a tournament perspective, but also because of the ability to recover in front of the crowd after recent disappointments.