Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his side cannot be called the best team in Europe until they have won the Champions League.

The Reds are in France to face in-form Paris St-Germain on Wednesday in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

Prior to the match, PSG head coach Luis Enrique described Slot’s side as “an almost-perfect” team.

Liverpool topped the league phase of the Champions League and currently lead the Premier League by 13 points.

“It’s a nice compliment to get but the best team in Europe has to win the Champions League but we are far away from that, starting with a very difficult game [against PSG],” Slot said.

“I think the best team in Europe at the moment is still Real Madrid as they won this competition last season.

“Someone else can say something different but, for us, we first have to win it before we can say it.”

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is a big doubt for the game after picking up a knock on Tuesday.

The Netherlands international is the Reds’ second-highest scorer this season with 16 goals in all competitions.

“He was close to being ready to play again but unfortunately yesterday he had to block a shot and he felt a bit of pain again,” added Slot.

“We brought him with us to judge how if he can be part of the squad but it will be a close call.” (Yahoo Sports)