PSG v Liverpool, Van Dijk eyes the return leg with determination | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 against Liverpool (PSG/Liverpool highlights) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League quarter-finals (second leg on April 14). After the defeat, Reds defender and captain Virgil Van Dijk (34) spoke to TNT Sports.

Van Dijk: “It’s clear that we have to do better at Anfield.”

How was the match?

Very difficult, as was to be expected. We defended with a lot of players. The first goal came from a deflected shot, unfortunately. We could have done certain things better. There’s still the second leg now.

Switching to a back five?

That’s what they do, they move all over the place, so you have to communicate well, stay alert, and wait for the right moment to win the ball and play the counterattack properly. We had some situations, but we didn’t handle them very well. It’s clear that we have to do better at Anfield, especially in possession.

Van Dijk: “We need to put in a big performance, we’ve done it before.”

Crucial saves from Mamardashvili?

We hope so. Last year we won when we deserved to lose. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to qualify. This time, we lost. It will take a special performance.

Is it possible to turn the situation around?

We played against the European champions, we saw their qualities, and we’ve seen in other matches just how good they can be away from home as well. We need to put in a big performance, we’ve done it before. Especially at Anfield.

PSG can rest this weekend, is that an advantage?

We have to focus on ourselves.

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