Arne Slot celebrated his 46th birthday in “special” style after Liverpool produced a spectacular win in the San Siro.
Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai were all on target as Liverpool came from behind to blitz European giants AC Milan in the Champions League. Liverpool also bounced back from their shock defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Slot, who was taking charge of his first European game as Liverpool boss, said: “It great way to spend my birthday. But these nights are only special if you win.
“We have more than 11 players and the ones that came in did well. You wouldn't have said this after five minutes, but after we did well.
"Losing Saturday was a blow and to be 1-0 down early tonight, you are wondering how we react. But if you can play so good it is - I won't say a disgrace - unbelievable you lose to Forest at home if you can play like this today.
"I would have played Cody Gakpo on Saturday but he played two games for the national side. Today was more a team display than an individual display."
Cody Gakpo came into the starting line-up and provided an assist as he claimed he took his “moment.”
Liverpool star Gakpo added: “I think we had more chances but they were dangerous in moments as well. We controlled the game pretty good and it's a fair result for us.
"Every player wants to play and I got my moment. I really wanted to show myself and I am very happy with an assist but also especially with the win."