Paris Saint-Germain remains confident about their ability to overcome Liverpool, despite their earlier loss. The team’s performance in the previous match against Liverpool, although resulting in defeat, has boosted morale. There’s a strong belief within the club that they can still advance in the competition, even against the Premier League leaders.
In the first game, PSG launched numerous attacks on Alisson’s goal, but the Liverpool goalkeeper delivered an outstanding performance, preventing them from scoring. Liverpool, on the other hand, managed to score a single goal through Harvey Elliott in the final moments of the match, leaving PSG and their fans in shock at Parc des Princes.
However, the overall display from PSG has fueled optimism among players and coaching staff. Publicly and privately, they express confidence about overturning the deficit at Anfield. This optimism is shared by some of PSG’s former players. Kevin Trapp mentioned reaching out to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, stating his belief in PSG’s qualification.
Benjamin Stambouli also expressed his positive outlook on PSG’s chances of reaching the quarter-finals. Serge Aurier, a former PSG player from 2014 to 2017, echoed the optimism but cautioned about the intense atmosphere at Anfield, highlighting the significant pressure and pressing Liverpool are known for. He advised PSG to build upon the positives from the first match but acknowledged that the return leg would present a different challenge.
PSG manager Luis Enrique also acknowledged the change in circumstances for the upcoming match. While anticipating a more balanced game, he remains confident in his team’s prospects.