Story byAadam Patel - Liverpool reporterThu, January 22, 2026 at 8:41 AM UTC·1 min readIt was a night where Mohamed Salah did not add to his club record of 46 Champions League goals for Liverpool, even though he really should have when he fired wide in the second half, but the assurance with which Liverpool played in a 4-2-2-2 setup will leave Arne Slot delighted and may well give him food for thought for the coming weeks. With Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai operating behind Hugo Ekitike and Salah, it was left for Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez to provide the width down the flanks. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe two summer signings thrived in that respect, with Frimpong's energy allowing Salah to focus on his attacking duties. That said, the Egyptian did put in a shift out of possession. For Slot and Liverpool, the challenge remains how to deal with a low block. But in the here and now, this was a night for Liverpool to savour.