"PSG had 74% of the ball and 18 shots to Liverpool's three. These stats are damning but Liverpool didn't set up to defend their own box for 90 minutes, despite starting with a back five."
"Liverpool's wing-backs were tasked with marking Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes. PSG rotated impressively to find players unmarked, preventing Liverpool from having any presence in wide areas when they pressed."
""I thought we could try and press them really high and aggressive," Slot said. "Every time we tried to press them high and aggressive, we were not successful.""
Arne Slot's decision to employ a back five against PSG led to a disappointing 2-0 loss for Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals. Liverpool struggled to maintain possession, with PSG dominating the match with 74% ball control and 18 shots compared to Liverpool's three. Despite the defensive setup, Liverpool attempted to press high but failed to disrupt PSG's fluid play. The tactical change was unexpected, as Liverpool had only used a back five once before this season, leading to speculation about the effectiveness of Slot's strategy against a strong opponent.
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