SALZBURG, Austria -- Jurgen Klopp admitted to being "tense" ahead of Liverpool's Champions League Group E clash with FC Salzburg, but as it turned out, he had nothing to worry about in a 2-0 win.
There was to be no humiliation in the Austrian Alps as Liverpool marched on in pursuit of a sackful of trophies this season. Having weathered a first-half storm against Salzburg to ultimately coast to victory, Liverpool secured their place in next Monday's Round of 16 draw as one of the seeded group winners.
Half a season has almost been played and Liverpool are suddenly looking like a team that could sweep the board in terms of silverware.