Liverpool, March 7 (NationPress) Following Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot's assertion that his team was 'fortunate' to secure a victory against Paris Saint Germain in the initial leg of the Round of 16, the Dutch manager emphasized that much of the team's fortune stems from their rigorous daily efforts.

Throughout the majority of the 90 minutes at Parc des Princes, Liverpool faced significant pressure from PSG, yet a remarkable display from Alisson led to a dramatic late winner from substitute Harvey Elliott.

Despite PSG's impressive 71 percent possession and 27 attempts at goal compared to Liverpool's two, the Reds clinched a memorable win.

"To achieve success, whether it’s the Premier League, League Cup, Champions League, or FA Cup, you occasionally need to have a match where you don’t perform at your peak and rely on a bit of fortune, which might not be luck if you exert the effort we do to secure a result," Slot commented during a press briefing.

"No team can play 38 matches while maintaining top form. Real Madrid is a prime example; they also discover ways to win even when outplayed by their opponents," Slot added.

Cody Gakpo has not yet resumed training due to injury and will be evaluated before Liverpool’s upcoming match against Southampton on Saturday. The forward was present in Paris for the Champions League encounter midweek but did not make it into Arne Slot’s matchday roster.

Slot mentioned that Gakpo's participation remains uncertain. "He didn’t train yesterday, so we’ll see if he’s able to practice with us today. It’s a close decision; it’s not a long-term injury, but he experienced some discomfort yesterday, preventing him from training. We’ll assess his condition today, so I can’t provide a definite answer yet," he concluded.