Liverpool head coach Arne Slot celebrated his 46th birthday with a 3-1 victory over AC Milan in their Champions League opener, emphasizing that the win was more significant than the occasion. The team bounced back from a recent defeat against Nottingham Forest, showing resilience after initially going down to an early goal from Christian Pulisic. Key performances came from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Dominik Szoboszlai, with Slot praising his team's ability to recover and dominate possession. Milan coach Paulo Fonseca acknowledged that his team lost balance after conceding and struggled against Liverpool's attacking prowess. Former Liverpool player Glen Johnson commended Slot's management, noting that Liverpool's performance has remained strong despite recent setbacks. Slot's approach has preserved the team's structure while introducing his own tactics, a challenge given the high expectations at the club.