Trent inspires a Liverpool side in need but bigger tests await 

Already 11 points behind leaders Arsenal and 10 behind champions Manchester City in the Premier League, Liverpool went into this match in Europe sitting ninth in their domestic table, unthinkable given the talent available to them.

BOY WONDER: Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool scores his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Liverpool FC and Rangers FC. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Liverpool, who have looked in need of a reset in recent times, have taken an important step to achieving that aim by beating Rangers in the Champions League - but there are now bigger tests on the horizon as they continue to navigate 12 days which could decide their season.

A 2-0 victory, inspired by their most under-pressure performer Trent Alexander-Arnold, has given Jurgen Klopp some vital breathing space at a time when critics were suggesting his team is on the wane.