'I heard what Luis Enrique said about Liverpool and it proves what Arne Slot must accept'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCThere was a big gulf between Liverpool and PSG as the first leg of the Champions League tie at the Parc des Princes unfolded, with Arne Slot's tactics proving ineffectiveArne Slot and his Liverpool players after losing 2-0 to PSG in the Champions League.(Image: Xavier Laine/Getty Images)Considering the circumstances and how this season has gone for Arne Slot, only losing 2-0 to PSG felt like a decent result for Liverpool. "We created clear chances and we could have scored more, especially in the second half.READ MORE: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs PSG as Hugo Ekitike struggles but one 8/10READ MORE: Arne Slot change proves ineffective as brutal Liverpool truth clear - 5 talking points vs PSG"But that is football.
The extra defender and shored-up midfield also meant Liverpool had nothing in attack.Liverpool struggled to contain PSG defensively throughout the match(Image: (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images))That is not a blueprint that can be copied and pasted into the next game. He added: "The gulf in class was very worrying."The signings of Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike were meant to elevate Liverpool to the next level and had fans dreaming of planning trips to the Puskas Arena last summer.Instead, Liverpool's season hinges on getting back into the competition next season at all — something that is very much in the balance.
That a 2-0 defeat at PSG felt like a step in the right direction says it all.Matt AddisonMatt Addison is the Liverpool FC reporter for Liverpool.com, covering the Reds through written articles, podcasts and videos. He graduated from the University of Liverpool (BA) and enjoys covering Liverpool's youth teams, as well as the first team, and is an FA-qualified football coach and referee.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCParis Saint-Germain FCChampions LeagueArne Slot