Jamie Carragher brutally claims Liverpool played like a 'lower division team' in PSG loss
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SportFootballJamie CarragherLiverpool were well beaten by PSG in their Champions League clash with the performance levels proving alarming as Jamie Carragher commented on how it didn't look like two top flight teams squaring offJamie Carragher confessed that seeing Liverpool lose to PSG was "like watching a team from a lower division" such was the gulf in class on Wednesday night.The Reds left the Parc des Princes having lost the first leg 2-0, but the manner of the performance suggests it could've been far more damaging. PSG scored in either half, first through Desire Doue and then Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished impressively to double their lead.Liverpool were always heading into the tie as underdogs given their struggles this season and PSG's tag as European champions, but the gap between the two teams alarmed Carragher, who couldn't believe the difference from 12 months ago when the two teams played out a hugely competitive knockout tie.Arne Slot's side have fallen off a cliff since then and European success in their only remaining trophy hope, but that looks to all but have gone despite a return leg to come.Carragher said on CBS Sports: "That was like watching a team from a lower division.
But the gulf between the two teams was absolutely startling when you consider last season.READ MORE: Arne Slot makes damning admission after Liverpool beaten by PSG - 'We are lucky'READ MORE: Liverpool star singled out by Steven Gerrard after 'cruel' PSG goal"Yes, Liverpool got battered at PSG and they won 1-0, we know that. You think, how's it got to that?
How's it got that bad?"Liverpool changed tactics and began with a back five, which is not common practice for this team. The tweak failed to have the desired affect as PSG were just as dominant and Carragher felt "they were actually more open with the back five than they would be with the back four".Despite the gulf in class the tie does remain open, albeit PSG will be huge favourites to get the job done even if they do have to go to Anfield.