Liverpool have been in prime kind this season, however that they had the weekend off. Meaning they’ll head into their first-leg matchup in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain on the Parc des Princes both well-rested or presumably a bit rusty.
Earlier than turning their full consideration to the Champions League, Liverpool performed another Premier League match midweek. They defeated Newcastle United 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday night time, carrying some constructive momentum into Paris.
PSG, in the meantime, are additionally coming off a formidable efficiency, beating LOSC Lille 4-1 with all 4 objectives coming within the first half.
What kind of PSG squad ought to Liverpool count on within the first leg?
RMC Sport’s Daniel Riolo used “violent” when describing the PSG squad of their latest kind beneath supervisor Luis Enrique.
“This group is much more violent than the one beneath Laurent Blanc again within the day,” Riolo mentioned (h/t ). “It appears like they’re by no means drained. They’re at all times able to placing in a ton of effort, and it’s fixed collective effort. One thing has modified since [the match against] Metropolis. It’s spectacular.”
With the win over Lille, PSG have now gone 22 matches unbeaten throughout all competitions. This streak highlights the group’s sturdy collective efficiency and rise to the highest of Europe. The massive check is forward on Wednesday for an important showdown in opposition to Liverpool.