Slot delighted by birthday treat after Liverpool´s Champions League recovery

Arne Slot hailed Liverpool s recovery powers as the Reds marked their manager s birthday with a battling Champions League victory over AC Milan.

Liverpool s return to the competition after a one-year absence got off to a terrible start as Christian Pulisic fired home just three minutes into Tuesday s clash at San Siro.

Ibrahima Konate swiftly restored parity with a header from Trent Alexander-Arnold s free-kick before Virgil van Dijk marked his 50th appearance in the Champions League with a first-half finish.

Dominik Szoboszlai made sure of the opening-game win after the break as Milan capitulated to a 3-1 defeat in front of their disappointed home supporters.

Victory ensured Slot celebrated his 46th birthday in style, overseeing three points in his first…