On Tuesday, Liverpool were boosted return of Alisson, who Slot called “the best goalkeeper in the world” after the game.

The Brazilian, who made five saves in the first half to help extend the club’s run without conceding in the competition for close to nine hours, had not played since pulling his hamstring in a win at Crystal Palace on 5 October.

Slot said: “We have an incredible goalkeeper. I said as a joke, maybe the players wanted to see how fit he was to give him so much work.

“If you ask me about all the six games, I’m really pleased with all the results.

“I’m really pleased with the five games, the way we played. I am far from pleased about the performance tonight.”

Stand-in stopper Caoimhin Kelleher largely impressed when he deputised, though was at fault for Newcastle’s late equaliser in a 3-3 draw last Wednesday.

Liverpool can also rely on forward Mohamed Salah who is propelling the Reds to victories this season.

He has the joint-most goals and assists in Europe’s top five leagues this season (level with Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush with 28).

The 32-year-old, whose contract expires this summer, is currently red-hot in front of goal and became the 11th player to score 50 Champions League goals – including the four he scored in qualifiers.

After scoring a penalty against Girona on Tuesday, the Egypt forward has 16 goals in 22 games in all competitions, and seven in his past six.

So, with a firing forward, a returning rock at the back, and a manager making a fairytale start – are Liverpool your Champions League favourites?