In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool secured a late win against PSG despite being dominated throughout the match. PSG controlled 70% of the possession and consistently pressured Liverpool, revealing the Reds' struggle to retain the ball. This victory may provide Liverpool a crucial advantage heading into the return leg, but they must drastically improve their performance to avoid a worse outcome at Anfield. Coach Luis Enrique highlighted the importance of ball dominance, which his team successfully achieved. Liverpool's strategy of direct play to evade PSG's dominance backfired, leading to an urgent need for adjustments before the next match.
Liverpool's performance against PSG showcased their dependence on luck rather than skill. Relying on last-minute goals could prove risky in the future.
Luis Enrique emphasized the importance of possession, which dominated Wednesday's match, allowing PSG to control the game while Liverpool struggled to maintain possession.
As Liverpool's attackers failed to counter PSG's high press effectively, their direct game strategy ended up ceding possession back too quickly, which must be addressed.
While Liverpool snatched a last-minute victory, their underlying performance must improve if they hope to see success in the return leg against PSG.
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