Arne Slot told to be thankful for PSG result as Jamie Carragher laments 'startling gulf'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool has a mountain to climb in the Champions League after falling to a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of its quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain, with Jamie Carragher thankful it wasn't a heavier lossArne Slot and Liverpool have a mountain to climb in the second leg against PSG(Image: Getty Images)Jamie Carragher was left ‘startled’ by the difference between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, and feels the Reds were lucky to come away with just a 2-0 defeat from the French capital.Arne Slot’s team will have it all to do in the second leg at Anfield next week after goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put the defending European champions in control of their Champions League quarterfinal.It could have been worse for Liverpool had it not been for some wayward finishing from the hosts, as well as some good fortune from VAR, which does leave a glimmer of hope ahead of next week’s return leg.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard wants Liverpool to bring superstar back to Anfield after heroicsREAD MORE: Arne Slot explains why he didn't bring on Mohamed Salah against PSGThere was no sugar-coating another poor showing from Carragher though, with the Reds’ former defender not holding back in his assessment of the first leg."That was like watching a team from a lower division," he said on CBS Sports Golazo. But the gulf between the two teams was absolutely startling when you consider last season."Yes, Liverpool got battered at PSG and they won 1-0, we know that.
The Liverpool boss is now hoping that home advantage will be able to sway things in his side’s favor next week."We're lucky to only lose 2-0 as they had more chances than they scored, although the first goal felt harsh as we didn't give anything away."It's very good we're still in the tie. We can bring them to Anfield with how much a difference Anfield can make for us.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
When we were in a low block we hardly conceded although the goal was when we were in a low block."I stood here similar last season and although we won 1-0, the game was exactly the same. But the game at Anfield was completely different, so we're happy we're in the tie."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne SlotParis Saint-Germain FCJamie Carragher