Paris Saint-Germain will aim to control possession and dictate play when they face Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday. The French champions have hit their stride after a slow start to the season, winning 18 of their last 20 matches while scoring 21 goals in their last four outings. They secured their place in the knockout stages with a dominant 10-0 aggregate victory over Stade Brestois in the playoffs.
Despite their impressive form, PSG coach Luis Enrique acknowledges the challenge posed by Liverpool, one of Europe’s top teams. He described the encounter as one of the best possible matchups in the competition and highlighted the Reds' devastating counter-attacks, likening their front three to "fighter jets." Enrique emphasized the need to prevent Liverpool from exploiting transitions and expressed confidence in PSG’s ability to control the game through possession.
The Spanish coach hinted at PSG’s strengths but refrained from making direct comparisons to Liverpool, instead stressing the importance of ball control. He dismissed the idea that the first leg would be decisive, stating that the tie could still be won at Anfield next Tuesday. With no injury concerns, PSG will look to take advantage of their home fixture before heading to England for the return leg.
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