Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was ecstatic after his side claimed a 5-0 win over Atalanta on Tuesday.
The Reds demolished their opponents thanks to goals from Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota.
Asked about the match, Klopp said: "That was a performance we needed tonight.
"My boys played an incredible game, the front line defending and attacking was outstanding. Midfield organisation, desire, readiness. Top level, last line pushing up and knowing the threat Atalanta can cause. You win a game 5-0, you could score more goals but our goalie had to still make three world-class saves. Overall a really good game.
"It's about the players, it was difficult against us tonight, I don't think anyone could've defended against Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Diogo Jota so it wasn't about the tactics or our system it was about the team.
"90% of my players have three games in the international break, my players are still on duty. After City this weekend it's only me who gets a week off. But we have to recover now and we will need it. Then we can see who is available and City are a different team so we have to make sure we're ready for that."
