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.