The PSG vs Liverpool warning before the champions league has been a precursor to a tense second leg at the Anfield stadium, with the Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique telling his players that they should not take Liverpool lightly despite their big lead.
Paris Saint-Germain go to Anfield with a 2-0 advantage in the first leg, which they gave themselves in the Parc des Princes. Désiré Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia goals demonstrated that PSG was in control, and Liverpool FC could not score a single shot on goal, which made one wonder about their offensive performance.
But it is clear that the tie is not over yet according to Luis Enrique. Before the match, he cautioned his team on the perils of complacency, saying that the case was a trap that could befall them. His message applies to the history of Liverpool of dramatic European comebacks, particularly at Anfield.
The Spanish coach highlighted that initial dominance is not a sure sign of progression. He emphasized that it is possible to change in a football game within a short period, and momentum changes usually characterize knockout matches. His remarks are meant to have PSG concentrated and psychologically ready to face up a hostile away environment.
Liverpool on the other hand will be looking forward to a good performance to help them turn their season around. Although the first leg was unimpressive, they are hopeful that, with the power of Anfield and European history, they can end up achieving a turnaround.
The game is also tainted with the tension of PSG having succeeded in the knockout stage with Liverpool in the past including the penalty shootout in the round of 16 last season. The history is yet another psychological stratum to an already heated fixture.
