LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his team is capable of creating something special when facing Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final at Anfield.
The Reds are currently 2-0 down after losing the first leg in Paris, but Slot is confident that the result can still be overcome with an exceptional performance at home.
According to him, the first thing that was emphasized to the players was the fact that the gap was only two goals, even though the pattern of play in the first game seemed much different.
“First of all, I reminded them that the result was only 2-0 even though the match felt different. Secondly, we have proven many times that we are capable of performing well in big matches,” said Slot.
He also admitted that Liverpool’s performance this season has been inconsistent, but still believes his team has the ability to bounce back when needed.
“Yes, we believe we can do something special, but we need to be very, very special to achieve it. We are playing against the European champions, so the task is more difficult – but not impossible,” he said.
Slot is not expected to change his tactical approach much compared to the first match, despite playing in front of his own fans.
“Our approach is not much different. To take the ball away from them, we have to press high and we know how difficult that is,” he added.
Anfield, renowned for its incredible atmosphere during European action, is also expected to be a key factor in Liverpool’s revival mission.
Slot points to the epic comeback against Barcelona in the 2019 semi-final as proof of his team’s ability to create miracles on home soil.
With domestic competition not in their favour this season, the Champions League is now Liverpool’s last hope of winning a trophy, making this clash a defining moment for Slot’s squad.