Day of truth at Anfield. Victorious in the first leg (2-0), PSG must now confirm against Liverpool to secure their ticket for the Champions League semi-finals. After mastering the Reds at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain presents itself in a position of strength. But in the boiling atmosphere of Anfield, everything remains to be done for Luis Enrique’s men, determined not to waste their advantage.
On the Parisian side, few changes are expected. Bradley Barcola makes his return to the group, without upsetting the hierarchy. Unless there are any surprises, the Spanish coach should bring back the same victorious eleven in the first leg, announces The Parisianwith an attacking trio composed of Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
In the middle, the absence of Fabian Ruiz should be compensated by the trio Zaire-Emery-Vitinha-Neves. Behind, Marquinhos would find his place alongside Pacho, with Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi on the sides. In goal, Matvey Safonov is still expected to start.
Surprises on the Liverpool side
But the equation could be very different on the English side. Dominated in the first leg, Liverpool no longer have a choice: they will have to attack. Arne Slot, criticized for his tactical choices and his inconclusive five-defender system, is expected to turn the corner. This time, the Reds should display a much more offensive face, specifies
The Team.
Rio Ngumoha, scorer this weekend against Fulham (2-0), is expected to start. And above all, Mohamed Salah should make his return to the starting lineup, after remaining on the bench in the first leg. In an electric atmosphere, Liverpool will try to reverse the situation. PSG is playing big: confirming its status and opening the road to the last four.
Liverpool-PSG, the probable line-ups
Liverpool: Mamardashvili – Frimpong, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez – Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai – Salah, Ekitike, Ngumoha.
PSG: Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes – Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Neves – Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.
