Jamie Carragher rips into Liverpool’s problem player after bruising PSG loss

Jamie Carragher was left to lament just how badly things have changed for Liverpool in the space of a year and has named who he believes to be the team’s weak link after they were roundly dominated in a bruising Champions League quarter-final defeat at Paris Saint-Germain.

Slot took a gamble by starting the game with a back-five system but the strategic decision proved ill-fated, with Carragher saying on CBS Sports Golazo: “The manager has tried something but he’s got it massively wrong tactically, how he went about it.”

Will Castle9 April 2026 09:38

Arne Slot explains why Mohamed Salah was left on the bench

“In the last part of the game it was more about us surviving than there was ever a chance of scoring.

“You never know because last season we scored five minutes before the end, but I think this was 20, 25 minutes where we only defending.

“Mo has so much qualities but to be 20, 25 minutes defending in his own box, I think it’s better for him to save his energy for other tough games coming up.”

Jamie Braidwood9 April 2026 09:30

Arne Slot highlights ‘importance’ of Anfield in second leg

“We were outplayed here last season, which led to a 1-0 win from us which was unbelievable. Paris Saint-Germain was by far the better team today, could have scored more than two goals.

“But the good thing was that the players of Liverpool showed fighting spirit, kept going. Almost every time they had a shot, we had a lot of players behind the ball or protecting our box, which was necessary because if you don’t run back, these players, like the ones from City, are able to hurt you a lot.

“Last season at Anfield we played a completely different game and after 10 minutes could have been 2-0 up.

“But we need to have a) a better performance and b) we definitely need our fans to help us to create an atmosphere where we can rise to a better level than we did so today.”

Slot highlights ‘importance of Anfield’ after Liverpool gamble backfires against PSG

Jamie Braidwood9 April 2026 09:00

Liverpool’s toothless display against PSG and lowest xG under Arne Slot

According to Opta, Liverpool’s xG of 0.17 was their lowest tally recorded under Arne Slot, following last season’s trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

They managed just three shots, all from outside the box, and with none on target.

Jamie Braidwood9 April 2026 08:30

Can Liverpool overturn Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg?

Liverpool have twice overturned a first-leg defeat away from home in the Champions League knockout stages.

They were a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the 2007 semi-finals, and that memorable comeback following a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in the 2019 semi-finals.

It’s been done before – but PSG look too strong for this Liverpool side, who barely landed a punch in Paris.

Jamie Braidwood9 April 2026 08:00

Arne Slot says Liverpool were ‘lucky to only lose 2-0’ after insipid outing in Paris

Slot set the Reds up with a defensive back five to try an nullify PSG’s attacking qualities but the hosts opened the scoring after Desire Doue’s deflected shot looped over Giorgi Mamardashvili in Liverpool’s goal.

Harry Latham-Coyle9 April 2026 07:30

The Liverpool gamble that backfired against PSG – but might have kept their Champions League chances alive

A tactical gamble too far? Or a pragmatic move that (just about) kept them in the tie? The debate continues over Arne Slot’s tactics for Liverpool against PSG last night. Here’s the view of Richard Jolly from the Parc des Princes:

Harry Latham-Coyle9 April 2026 07:00

Steven Gerrard labels Liverpool ‘toothless’ after ‘total domination’ from PSG

Michael Jones9 April 2026 06:00

Premier League clinches fifth Champions League spot for 2026/27 season

A reminder that results on Tuesday night mean that the Premier League is guaranteed five places in next season’s Champions League – and could even have seven entrants.

Harry Latham-Coyle9 April 2026 05:00

Atletico Madrid evoke spirit of old as two minutes of chaos leave Barcelona reeling

Last night’s other game was in Barcelona, where two minutes of chaos and a vintage Diego Simeone-drilled Atletico Madrid performance gave the capital club a 2-0 lead over their La Liga rivals. Chris Wilson was there:

Harry Latham-Coyle9 April 2026 04:00