Elliott’s shot was their first shot on target — and that was all that mattered. Arne Slot’s side had survived two early let-offs — a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia goal ruled out after his left heel was ruled to be offside and Ibrahima Konate staying on the pitch after a VAR review of a possible foul on Bradley Barcola — and went in level at half time.

Alisson has said his outstanding display in goal that helped Liverpool earn an unlikely 1-0 win over PSG on Wednesday was possibly the best performance of his life.