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And they have not been helped by a serious-looking injury to former PSG striker Hugo Ekitike, who was stretchered off in the 31st minute after slipping on the turf.Ekitike has been replaced by Mohamed Salah, who had to settle for a place on the bench with Arne Slot instead preferring to hand the fit-again Alexander Isak his first start since December.So can the Premier League champions overturn their two-goal deficit and set-up a semi-final showdown with Bayern Munich or Real Madrid? Easier said than done, admittedly.Today20:09 BSTAlexander Isak headerIsak reaches Szoboszlai's corner but Safonov holds it.Liverpool have now had more shots on target in this game than they did last week.Soon after, Mamardashvili had to race back toward his goal-line as Dembele attempted to chip him.Today20:07 BSTGoal in SpainAnd Barcelona, who trail 2-0 from the first leg, lead their hosts Atletico Madrid 1-0.



Subs: Chevalier, Marin, Lucas Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Goncalo Ramos, Kang-in Lee, Hernandez, Mayulu, Dro Fernandez, Barcola, Mbaye.Today19:50 BSTAtmosphere building for Liverpool vs PSGIt has certainly got a bit louder in the last five minutes.The PSG fans are doing their bit but the Liverpool supporters are now finding their voice.Promises to be a lively old start to this one.Today19:45 BSTBoos all aroundHuge boos around Anfield as PSG end their pre-match warm-ups.It's nothing personal lads, I'm sure.Anfield not quite red hot yet but we still have 15 minutes until kick-off.Today19:42 BSTStephen Warnock: It's a big week for Arne SlotThe former Liverpool defender speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live at Anfield: "This is a big week for Arne Slot."They play Everton at the Hill Dickinson on Sunday which is another huge game. They have also got Manchester United (away) in their remaining fixtures as well."If he is to lose a few games on the bounce, and this one heavily tonight...I think the Anfield crowd are starting to get a little bit frustrated with him."You do not want to lose the crowd."Today19:36 BSTLiverpool suspension threatFour Liverpool players will be suspended for the semi-final first leg if they are booked tonight and the Reds progress.They are: Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk.Ryan Gravenberch and Arne Slot after Liverpool beat Marseille in the Champions League.(Image: Stuart Franklin - UEFA via Getty Images)Today19:24 BSTArne Slot on Alexander IsakArne Slot has also confirmed to Amazon Prime that Alexander Isak will only play 45 minutes tonight:Alex will not be able to play much more than 45 minutes.

They are two target men, two players where we can play into, can score goals as I just said."And as you might maybe not know but I do know, Alex will not be able to play much more than 45 minutes, so if you have to bring him in with the possibility of extra-time, then it makes sense to me to start him."Today19:20 BSTScenes outside AnfieldIt was some welcome for the Reds!Liverpool fans greet their arriving coachFans of Liverpool are seen in the streets as they greet the Liverpool team coachLiverpool fans outside the stadiumToday19:13 BSTPSG disagreementI'm going to have to disagree with my chum Paul there.PSG scoring doesn't change much. If I had it my way, I’d have him at Aston Villa tomorrow!"Today19:04 BSTAlexander Isak won't do the full 90So a first start for Alexander Isak since December 9 when the Reds beat Inter 1-0 in Milan and what an evening to make you real return to the side too.The £125m striker was bought for nights like these but let's be fair to him and say there shouldn't be too much pressure on him tonight given he has just come back from a four-month lay-off with a broken leg.He obviously won't be tasked with getting through 90 minutes but I think having Mohamed Salah to call upon for the final half hour - or more - is a smart call from Arne Slot, particularly if the legendary Egyptian is fired up having been left out of the side.But Liverpool still have to be in the tie by that point and they cannot concede.