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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has made an incredible claim about Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League after their win over Girona.
Liverpool continued their impressive run in the Champions League on Tuesday by taking maximum points in a narrow win over Girona.
A second-half penalty by Mohamed Salah, who became Liverpool’s top scorer in Europe on the night, was enough to seal the win for the Reds, who weren’t at their usual best.
The win was Liverpool’s sixth in the Champions League, making them the only team with a 100% winning rate in the competition.
It was also their 19th win in all competitions under Arne Slot. So, not only are they flying in Europe, but they are also doing well domestically.
FT: Girona 0-1 Liverpool
The Reds make it six wins out of six under Arne Slot in the Champions League.
They’ve only conceded one goal. 👏#UCL pic.twitter.com/mfo8zUkIaO
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) December 10, 2024
Ferdinand has praised Liverpool’s brilliance in the Champions League, naming the Reds as the favourites.
What Rio Ferdinand said about Liverpool
Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand was asked if he thinks Liverpool are now favourites for Champions League glory this season, and he said:
“Form-wise right now, yes, Liverpool have to be favourites, but nothing is handed out at this stage. Form-wise, come March and April time it could be very different to now. You have to be a bit patient.”
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Mohamed Salah is closing in on Billy Liddell’s goalscoring record for Liverpool. Salah could be in third position EVER by the end of this season. We are witnessing history. pic.twitter.com/Lyplw1e3aC
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) December 10, 2024
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