{"id":521156,"date":"2026-04-09T09:24:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/521156\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:24:39","slug":"arne-slots-tactics-questioned-after-toothless-liverpool-beaten-by-psg-in-champions-league-reaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/521156\/","title":{"rendered":"Arne Slot\u2019s tactics questioned after \u2018toothless\u2019 Liverpool beaten by PSG in Champions League – reaction"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Jamie Carragher rips into Liverpool\u2019s problem player after bruising PSG loss<\/p>\n

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\u2019s weak link after they were roundly dominated in a bruising Champions League quarter-final defeat at Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n

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: \u201cThe manager has tried something but he’s got it massively wrong tactically, how he went about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Will Castle9 April 2026 09:38<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arne Slot explains why Mohamed Salah was left on the bench<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the last part of the game it was more about us surviving than there was ever a chance of scoring. <\/p>\n

\u201cYou never know because last season we scored five minutes before the end, but I think this was 20, 25 minutes where we only defending.<\/p>\n

\u201cMo has so much qualities but to be 20, 25 minutes defending in his own box, I think it\u2019s better for him to save his energy for other tough games coming up.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jamie Braidwood9 April 2026 09:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arne Slot highlights ‘importance’ of Anfield in second leg <\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut 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\u2019t run back, these players, like the ones from City, are able to hurt you a lot.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast season at Anfield we played a completely different game and after 10 minutes could have been 2-0 up.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Slot highlights ‘importance of Anfield’ after Liverpool gamble backfires against PSG<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood9 April 2026 09:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Liverpool’s toothless display against PSG and lowest xG under Arne Slot<\/p>\n

According to Opta, Liverpool\u2019s xG of 0.17 was their lowest tally recorded under Arne Slot, following last season\u2019s trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. <\/p>\n

They managed just three shots, all from outside the box, and with none on target. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood9 April 2026 08:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Can Liverpool overturn Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg? <\/p>\n

Liverpool have twice overturned a first-leg defeat away from home in the Champions League knockout stages. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s been done before – but PSG look too strong for this Liverpool side, who barely landed a punch in Paris. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood9 April 2026 08:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arne Slot says Liverpool were \u2018lucky to only lose 2-0\u2019 after insipid outing in Paris <\/p>\n

Slot set the Reds up with a defensive back five to try an nullify PSG\u2019s attacking qualities but the hosts opened the scoring after Desire Doue\u2019s deflected shot looped over Giorgi Mamardashvili in Liverpool\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle9 April 2026 07:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>The Liverpool gamble that backfired against PSG \u2013 but might have kept their Champions League chances alive<\/p>\n

A tactical gamble too far? Or a pragmatic move that (just about) kept them in the tie? The debate continues over Arne Slot\u2019s tactics for Liverpool against PSG last night. Here\u2019s the view of Richard Jolly from the Parc des Princes:<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle9 April 2026 07:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Steven Gerrard labels Liverpool \u2018toothless\u2019 after \u2018total domination\u2019 from PSG <\/p>\n

Michael Jones9 April 2026 06:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Premier League clinches fifth Champions League spot for 2026\/27 season<\/p>\n

A reminder that results on Tuesday night mean that the Premier League is guaranteed five places in next season\u2019s Champions League \u2013 and could even have seven entrants.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle9 April 2026 05:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Atletico Madrid evoke spirit of old as two minutes of chaos leave Barcelona reeling<\/p>\n

Last night\u2019s 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:<\/p>\n

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