In Gakpo's absence, Luis Diaz excelled back in his best position on the left wing.
But Liverpool held on for a big win even after Matheus Cunha had cut the deficit in half.
"These wins are even more important than when you play Tottenham and win 4-0," Slot said during his post-match press conference.
But you also need these players that if you depend on them that they bring up performances like this."
Liverpool.com says: Gakpo being out was never going to be good news for the Reds but Diaz was very good as soon as he returned to his best position, which makes perfect sense
If Slot can get back to a position where he is picking one or the other off the left and either Jota or Darwin Nunez as his number nine, that will offer much more in terms of consistency
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