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Liverpool keeper Allison was in imperious form as he kept his side in contention before Harvey Elliott’s decider that gave the Reds an advantage to take to Anfield. However, the result did not reflect the reality of the game that transpired.
Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot gives instructions during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match betwen Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in Paris, France, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Premier League champions-elect Liverpool managed to pick up a 1-0 triumph on the road against PSG in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Clash on Wednesday as substitute Harvey Elliot’s lone strike helped Arne Slot’s men earn the edge ahead of the return fixture.
Liverpool keeper Alisson was in imperious form as he made 9 saves to keep his side in contention before Elliott’s decider three minutes from time gave the Reds an advantage to take to Anfield when the Parisians come visiting.
The result did not reflect the reality of the game as PSG had more of the ball and a vastly higher shot count, both on and off target, but Alisson’s emphatic efforts kept his side in the game.
“If you look at the result, we come away here really positive, but if you look at the performance, then they are two different things,” Slot said after the victory.
“I think PSG take a lot of positives towards the game we are going to play in a week,” the Dutchman acknowledged.
Slot opined that the support of the fans during the return leg at Anfield would be of utmost importance if they are to move into the quarters of the elite European competition.
“We don’t have a winter break in England so we just keep on playing for months already and these players are definitely going to need the help of our fans to show up two times as they did in the last few months,” the Reds boss said.
The 46-year-old coach lauded the efforts of Elliott and Darwin Nunez, who set his teammate up for the goal that made all the difference on the day.
“A big moment for him (Elliott)… He is in competition for players that I hardly take off. So, he has to do it with limited playing time but he just keeps on going,” Slot said.
“But it wasn’t only Harvey, it was also the one who assisted, Darwin, who came from a difficult two games but was absolutely there again tonight because from the moment he came in we were more of a threat than before,” he concluded.
