Resisting an early onslaught from PSG is key to Liverpool’s chances of keeping the tie alive heading into the return leg at Anfield next week.
“PSG under (coach) Luis Enrique do not give you a second to have the ball comfortable on your feet,” Liverpool manager Arne Slot said. “It’s press, press, press every second of the game.”
While Liverpool was arguably the pre-match favorite last year, it’s a different story now. Slot’s team is reeling from a crushing FA Cup loss and will be trophyless unless it wins the Champions League.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has yet to find his best form in his last season at the club, with only 10 goals in 35 games so far.
However, PSG is still missing midfielder Fabián Ruiz with a knee injury and is without winger Bradley Barcola, who injured his ankle in the last-16 rout of Chelsea.
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