Luis Enrique makes Liverpool feelings clear again with 'favorites' claim ahead of PSG clash
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool will take on PSG next in the Champions League, with the Ligue 1 giant's manager, Luis Enrique, offering his take on how the tie will pan out ahead of the clashPSG head coach Luis Enrique speaks during a press conference.(Image: Eddie Keogh - UEFA via Getty Images)PSG boss Luis Enrique says there is no favorite in the upcoming Champions League tie between his team and Liverpool, which will take place soon after the March international break.Liverpool has struggled for consistency in the Premier League this season and is in a battle to qualify for UEFA's top competition next term. Liverpool were the best team in Europe at that stage; they were playing incredible football."READ MORE: Alisson breaks silence on new Liverpool injury blow in worrying messageREAD MORE: Galatasaray chief makes vile Liverpool claim after racist abuse of Ibrahima KonateThis time, though, even though the Reds are not playing as well, PSG is anticipating a game in which things could go either way.
It knows that Liverpool can turn it on when it is at its best."We’re looking forward to this quarter-final, first in Paris, then in Liverpool," Enrique continued."I’m fortunate to have an incredible team and intelligent players. It’ll be very positive for us to play these two games."Arne Slot and Luis Enrique before Liverpool played PSG in the Champions League.(Image: Xavier Laine/Getty Images)The first leg will take place on April 8, with the return at Anfield on the 14th.
Last year, PSG eliminated Liverpool on penalties.Speaking ahead of the game at Brighton, attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz outlined the importance of building on the momentum generated in Europe and taking that into the final quarter of the campaign."It will be very important for us, also for our mind and also for the spirit in the team that we just create momentum and also an energy that we can win all the games now," Wirtz told club media this week.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. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."It’s always good to have a better feeling and also a better atmosphere in the changing room because when you don’t win the team is not really happy."So, it’s always better to win and of course we need the points as well so we will be ready for the game and try to take the three points home."However, a 2-1 defeat on the South Coast saw Liverpool's momentum take a hit with the PSG clash on the horizon.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCParis Saint-Germain FCChampions League