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Player Ratings: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Liverpool

The Champions League saw the Reds emerge from the FA Cup humiliated against Manchester City, with Arne Slot fighting to save his Anfield future even more so.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Giorgi Mamardashvili – 7.0

The giant Georgian stopper was unable to stop a looping opening goal, despite his huge frame and desperate leap. Made vital stops later in the half.

After the restart, the Reds’ keeper was sorely let down for the second goal as Kvicha merely ran through the midfield and defence.

Ibrahima Konaté – 5.0

The French international was a scrambling version as the team struggled to adapt to the back three.

When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was caught in a system that still had gaping holes even though the central pivot sat deep. A superb challenge to stop the third goal.

Milos Kerkez – 5.0

The Hungarian international was always willing and tried to shackle the runners and movement of PSG as he roared up and down the line as the wing back.

After the break, the excellent full-back was less effective and dropped in energy as he became a real flanking full-back in a back five.

Subbed – 77 mins

Joe Gomez – 5.0

The England international seemed unsure of his positioning as he ran across the line several times to cover PSG’s movement.

In the second half, the former Charlton man was unable to stop the second goal as pace and direct play outdid him.

Virgil van Dijk – 6.0

The captain and leader of this team was the central conductor of a system that seemed unfamiliar, yet kept the opposing team at bay for the most part.

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was unable to really orchestrate the new defensive system, yet kept enough assurance in his own game to make it tough for PSG.

Alexis Mac Allister – 4.0

The Argentina international was bypassed too often and failed to engage the vibrant hosting midfield.

After the break, the former Brighton star was again too limited in his defensive work and control.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 4.0

The Hungarian international lacked bite and real explosiveness as the team tried to attack in counterattacking situations.

When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was always a step behind as the situation demanded he rush everything he received.

Subbed – 77 mins

Ryan Gravenberch – 4.0

The Dutch midfielder was unlucky as he deflected the opening goal and came in and out of the game without impacting possession enough.

After the restart, the midfield star was

At fault for the second goal as he lost the runner and as usual, failed in his defensive duties.

Florian Wirtz – 5.0

The German attacker was quiet and harried into action too often, as the game required countermeasures to compete with PSG’s attacking threat.

In the second half, the elite creator was misused and unable to attack and hold the ball in such a ridiculous system.

Subbed – 77 mins

Jeremie Frimpong – 5.0

The Dutch speed merchant was the outlet that allowed pace and direct movement on the flank.

After the break, the former Bayer Leverkusen wing-back was at times pointless in his wide role as he failed to offer too much.

Hugo Ekitike – 4.0

The French attacker was unable to make a true impression as he was too often surrounded.

After the intermission, the former PSG man was too isolated and could not get a foothold in the game.

Subbed – 77 mins

Substitutions;

Cody Gakpo – 5.0 (on 77)

Came on to

Andy Robertson – 6.0 (on 77)

Came on to

Alexander Isak – 5.0 (on 77)

Came on

Curtis Jones – 4.0 (on 77)

Came on

Alexander Isak – 4.0 (on 77)

Came on.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 4.0

The starting lineup was a back three that could not have been trained too extensively. Counterattacks and absorbing attacks were the game plan.

The second half substitutes were unable to adjust to a game of such negative and offensive tactics.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

PSG 3 – 1 Liverpool