Besiktas will have to attack them in the second leg – and Liverpool have pace to exploit that

Besiktas are now on the back foot and know they have to get at least a goal if they even want to take the tie to extra time.

That will play right into Rodgers’ hands, with his side set up to punish sides who leave space in behind and allow them to showcase their counterattacking skills.

The pace of Coutinho and Sterling will be even more vital in the away leg and will pay dividends.