Liverpool fell 2-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg, with coach Arne Slot admitting his side were “in survival mode.”
Desire Doue’s deflected opener and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s second-half strike capped PSG’s control, as the hosts enjoyed 70% possession and 18 shots to Liverpool’s three.
Slot defended his three-centre-back setup and explained Mohamed Salah’s absence as a tactical choice, saving the forward’s energy for upcoming fixtures. Alexander Isak returned from injury late on.
With just one win in six, Liverpool face Fulham before the Anfield return, where they must overturn PSG’s advantage to stay alive in Europe.
