Liverpool face PSG with injuries but cautious optimism
PSG ultras call for a cauldron at Parc des Princes to push holders against Liverpool in the quarter-final first leg, seeking an advantage before the Anfield return.
Alexander Isak returns to Liverpool’s squad but will not start vs PSG. Alisson, Bradley, Endo, Bajcetic and Leoni are out. PSG could miss Barcola, Ruiz and Ndjantou, though Barcola has trained. Enrique wary.
Report claims intermediaries are exploring a Mac Allister-Camavinga swap with Real Madrid. Madrid admire Mac Allister, Liverpool like Camavinga’s profile, and a valuation around £45m is mentioned.
Steven Gerrard tips Michael Olise as Salah’s successor, though a deal looks difficult. Szoboszlai says he discussed Salah’s future with him and hails the forward’s professionalism before the PSG quarter-final.
Preview argues the PSG tie could define Slot’s future amid inconsistency and 15 defeats. Liverpool’s highs, like 4-0 vs Galatasaray, contrast with away losses and City setbacks. Survival may hinge on this.
Wirtz backs Slot after the 4-0 City defeat, urges 90 minutes of energy and commitment at PSG, and targets bringing a good first-leg result back to Anfield in the Champions League.
Slot relishes last season’s PSG ties but warns inconsistent Liverpool are underdogs. Alisson is out, with Giorgi Mamardashvili to start. Van Dijk urges a response after 4-0 at Man City. Salah seeks an impact before his exit.
Slot urges a reaction after Liverpool’s 4-0 FA Cup loss at Man City. He cites the strong opening 35 minutes, Salah chances, Van Dijk’s ‘disappointed’ stance, and calls for an Anfield mentality to respond.
Liverpool fan Tommy McAllister is dubbed the UK’s unluckiest after every Premier League game he watched ended without a win, per an Opta-powered Xbox xJ metric, prompting him to stop watching.
The Premier League have earned an extra Champions League spot, so the top five qualify. Liverpool gain a boost and seventh could reach the Champions League if Liverpool and Aston Villa win Europe and finish fifth and sixth respectively.
