A hat trick from Luis Diaz and a goal from Cody Gakpo saw Liverpool beat German champion Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday and further endear Slot to the Merseyside club's fans, who joyously sang his name at the end.

Liverpool meet Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday with Xabi Alonso returning to Anfield with his defending Bundesliga kings. The Spanish tactician enjoyed a five-year spell on Merseyside as a player which included the heroic 2005 UCL triumph.

Xabi Alonso is back at Anfield. Join Rob Smyth for updates from a mouthwatering encounter. GOAL! Liverpool 3-0 Leverkusen (Diaz 83) 21:42 It’s now officially a hammering.   21:41 81 min: Double substitution for Leverkusen Patrick Schick,