5 reasons why Liverpool should be taken seriously in the Champions League

#4 Their counter attack is deadly

Between the trio, Mané, Salah and Firmino have scored 63 and created more 29 across all comps this term

A significant reason for Liverpool's success thus far in the Champions League is their deadly counter-attacking style, which has embarrassed plenty of defenders and left teams devastated in their wake.

The ability to soak up pressure, contain opponents and hit them on the counter with blistering speed and purpose too makes it tough for teams to defend against - even when they are expecting this.

Sadio Mané, Roberto Firmino and the aforementioned Salah have excelled in the final third as their combination play has helped create plenty of goalscoring opportunities, which have in turn seen the Reds break records along the way.

Liverpool in the Champions League this season, and rank:Tackles Won - 127 (3rd)Aerial Duels Won - 117 (3rd)Clean Sheets - 4 (1st)Shots - 133 (2nd)Goals - 28 (1st)Key Passes - 101 (2nd)WhoScored Rating - 7.39 (1st) pic.twitter.com/Nxo0mTKgHw

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