Steve McManaman's Liverpool Champions League prediction speaks volumes
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Liverpool is set to launch its Champions League campaign with Atletico Madrid visiting Anfield on Wednesday.
Last season, Arne Slot's team topped the league phase with a perfect score of 24 points from 24, but was knocked out by eventual winner Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16.
Following that setback and their Premier League title win, the Reds are eager for a deeper run in Europe's premier club competition this time.
However, Atletico has had a poor start to its La Liga season, managing just five points from a possible 12.
Given these circumstances, the Reds will undoubtedly be confident heading into the clash against Atletico - and the rest of the league phase - as they kick off their quest for a seventh Champions League title.
Ahead of Liverpool's European opener this season, former Reds winger Steve McManaman has expressed his belief that Slot's side should approach the game with confidence.
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Arne Slot and Liverpool start their Champions League campaign on Wednesday.
Teams like Arsenal have got a better draw on paper, but Liverpool will be fairly happy, you'd expect them teams."
Speculation has emerged suggesting Liverpool ought to focus its efforts on the Champions League this campaign, given its Premier League triumph last season and its failure to advance beyond the last 16 in Europe's elite competition.
Nevertheless, McManaman believes the Reds shouldn't adopt such an approach
But I think the Premier League is the most important one for Liverpool
But I certainly think, for me, the Premier League is the most important one at this moment in time