Liverpool manager Arne Slot explained why Mohamed Salah did not feature in the defeat to PSG, revealing that the final stages of the match became more about survival than creating chances. Slot said Liverpool were forced into deep defending for long periods and felt it was better to save Salah’s energy for the crucial games still to come.
The Liverpool boss also discussed the tactical setup against PSG, the difficulty of dealing with the pace of players like Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, and why he still believes the tie is alive heading back to Anfield. Despite admitting PSG were the better side on the night, Slot praised Liverpool’s fighting spirit and insisted the atmosphere at Anfield can help produce a very different second leg.
