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How fluid PSG exposed Slot's back-five tweak

How fluid PSG exposed Slot's back-five tweak

Summary

Liverpool used a back five defensive setup in a Champions League match against Paris St-Germain (PSG) but lost 2-0. PSG controlled the game with more possession and shots, taking advantage of Liverpool's tactics.

Key Facts

  • Liverpool played with five defenders for only the second time this season.
  • PSG had 74% possession of the ball during the match.
  • PSG took 18 shots, while Liverpool managed only three.
  • Liverpool tried to press PSG high up the pitch but struggled to succeed.
  • PSG’s players effectively switched positions to find unmarked spaces.
  • Liverpool's center-back Ibrahima Konate found it difficult to keep up with PSG's movements.
  • PSG used quick transitions to exploit spaces in Liverpool's defense.

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