Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was pleased with the result but lamented the two late Roma goals. Liverpool have come down the gears towards the end and paid for it, given Roma a glimmer of hope." Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand felt Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco was responsible for his team's downfall. "I question whether he's even seen Liverpool play this season, the way he set them up." But this Liverpool team, and the way Roma played tonight, showed they can score goals next week as well."

Source: Irish Independent April 24, 2018 21:00 UTC