PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain host Liverpool in bad shape Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Withstanding PSG’s early onslaught will be key to Liverpool’s chances of holding onto a draw heading into next week’s return leg at Anfield.
Liverpool manager Arne Slott said: “PSG, led by Luis Enrique, don’t give us time to put the ball at our feet.” “Every second of the game it’s press, press, press.”
Last season, when the two teams met in the round of 16, PSG advanced to victory against six-time champions Liverpool in penalty shootout After a fierce battle. PSG carried the momentum from that victory to their first Champions League title.
Last year there was no doubt that Liverpool were favorites before the game, but it’s a different story now. The slot team is reeling from the crushing defeat. Lost in FA Cup And you won’t get a trophy unless you win the Champions League.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has yet to find his best form his last season He has only scored 10 goals in 35 games for the club.
P.S.G. Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele, midfielder Vicinha, flying winger Hvitya Kvaratskheria In the best form. Dembele scored sparkling volley They appear to be peaking at just the right time, with a French league game against Toulouse on Friday.
However, PSG are without midfielder Fabian Ruiz due to a knee injury, and winger Bradley Barcola is also absent. injured my ankle in the best 16 Chelsea’s defeat.
liverpool striker alexander isak — British record signing £125m ($170 million) — recovered from injury And Slott said he would be on the bench at the Parc des Princes.
Isaac underwent surgery in December. ankle and fibula fractures.
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