PARIS — Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted his team had been extremely fortunate in its 1-0 win away to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, as he heaped praise on goal-scoring hero Harvey Elliott.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot hailed an improved performance from Darwin Nunez as the Uruguayan bounced back from his recent poor form against Paris Saint-Germain. The visitors snatched a late 1-0 win in the first leg at the Parc des Princes with Nunez, brought on as a second half substitute, assisting fellow replacement Harvey Elliott.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged they were outplayed by Paris St Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday and while his side secured a smash-and-grab win in Paris he said the level of performance must be much higher at Anfield in the return leg.