Liverpool have been in high type this season, however after a weekend off, they’ll head into their Champions League first-leg matchup in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain on the Parc des Princes both well-rested or barely rusty.
Earlier than turning their consideration to Europe, Liverpool picked up a 2-0 win over Newcastle United at Anfield on Wednesday, retaining their momentum rolling into Paris.
PSG, in the meantime, seemed dominant over the weekend, cruising to a 4-1 win over LOSC Lille with all 4 targets coming within the first half. The Ligue 1 leaders are brimming with confidence, however supervisor Luis Enrique is aware of that they’ll want each ounce of that to depart Paris with a bonus heading into the second leg.
Luis Enrique on how he sees Liverpool’s squad
Forward of the conflict on Wednesday, Enrique gave a flattering praise to the Premier League facet, who’ve been a well-oiled machine this season.
“Liverpool are probably the greatest groups in Europe in recent times,” Enrique mentioned (h/t ). “We’re going to face the staff that has performed the perfect up to now within the Champions League this season. They received the Champions League lately.
“After the Jürgen Klopp period, it may have been troublesome for Arne Slot to do higher, however he has managed to create an ideal staff that is aware of methods to press, defend and assault.
“They know methods to construct a calculated assault in addition to counter-attacks. They’re a really full staff, however that motivates us. It’s a chance for all of us to indicate that we’re able to rising to this degree.”
Arne Slot and his staff head into this match unbeaten of their final 5, with three wins and two attracts. However, Luis Enrique and his squad are on a 10-match successful streak and haven’t misplaced in 22 video games throughout all competitions.