Arne Slot quipped he had pulled off the near-impossible after breaking an impressive Liverpool record during his first few months in charge.

The Reds came away with a 2-0 victory at Anfield against a stubborn Bologna side in the second of their Champions League group fixtures.

Slot ‘s record in his games so far has earned him a rather special accoladeAFP

It means Liverpool are now two wins from two in their European openers, having also managed a 3-1 victory over AC Milan in their first clash.

And while the match was yet another testament to manager Slot’s skill and competence, the victory also wrote him into the record books thanks to one statistic in particular.

After a strong start to the season across all the competitions, Slot became the first manager in Liverpool history to win eight out of his first nine games in charge.

Barring their shock Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest, the Reds are unbeaten in every other competitive game under Slot.

And the Dutchman, ever-focused on the task at hand, appeared unaware that he had even achieved the special feat until he was asked about it live on television on TNT Sports.

Speaking to Reshmin Chowdhury after the game, he was asked about his stellar start to his time at the club – and he had a typically witty response.

“It’s nearly impossible to do something so special at this club!” he laughed.

And he went on to display his humility and class as he credited those around him for contributing to that early record.

“I think it says a lot about where we started off, how much the players bought into it, how much effort they put it and how much the staff have helped as well to create this start.

Alexis Mac Allister bagged Liverpool’s first as they overcome a stubborn Bologna sideGetty

Only Nottingham Forest have overcome Slot’s Liverpool so farGetty

“Even more difficult fixtures are coming up, starting on Saturday where we play a 12:30 kick off (against Crystal Palace) after playing in an evening Champions League on Wednesday. But it’s nice to start this way.”

What is more, Slot was not the only one breaking records for Liverpool on the night.

After scoring the Reds’ second goal, Mo Salah added to his list of impressive achievements by becoming the first Liverpool player ever to score in five consecutive Champions League matches at Anfield.

He also writes his name into the history books as the only player to score and assist in nine Champions League games for any English club.

But despite the overall result, Slot explained he was not overly ecstatic with his team’s performance as he had many takeaways and points of improvement to reflect on.

Asked which areas he had been ‘delighted’ with from his team, he tempered his enthusiasm with a considered response.

“I don’t know if there were many things I was ‘delighted’ with,” he explained, “Apart maybe from both goals – because we scored two very good goals especially the second one.

“Came from a moment when Diogo (Jota) dropped, because they man-marked all over the match – then the striker drops and keeps the ball.

Salah added to his goal tally and set some records in a goal praised by SlotGetty

“Great ball from Virgil (Van Dijk), great attack, great overlapping run from Trent (Alexander-Arnold). So I was delighted with that goal.

“But it is always difficult to play a team takes that much risk and is constantly on top of you.”

“Overall, good result but I wouldn’t use the word ‘delighted’ myself.”

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool is live on talkSPORT on Saturday 5th October from 12:30pm.