Liverpool

Josh Sexton
Fan writer

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Things aren't quite going from bad to worse for Liverpool.

In being completely schooled by Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc Des Princes, the players stuck to their defensive task with a determination that was completely lacking after Manchester City scored goals one and two last weekend.

Yet the mood music that surrounds the football club has almost certainly gone from bad to worse.

Dominik Szoboszlai's post-match antics at the Etihad Stadium fuelled discourse around the disconnect between supporters and players, while the manager seems to further disillusion fans with every passing press conference.

Add to that planned protests organised by supporter groups at Anfield this weekend to combat ticket price rises for the next three consecutive years, and it all makes for a really toxic mix.

Modern football as a whole has a lot to answer for within this.

Increasingly wealthy footballers are becoming further disconnected from society, let alone the supporters who stay to the end of embarrassing collapses to sing their names in the stadium.

Meanwhile, the owners of clubs pulling in record revenues thanks to eye-watering TV rights deals, which the common person also pays for by virtue of increasing subscriptions to watch their favourite teams, further line their pockets at the expense of fans.

It's all very depressing, and any climbdown from Liverpool's owners on ticket prices at this stage would arguably be best being swiftly followed by a change at managerial level that gives supporters hope for the future again.

Unfortunately, initial cries from supporter groups about inflationary rises have fallen on deaf ears with the club's ownership, but there's only so long they can let this malaise of their own making go on.

While we try to walk on, Saturday's game at Fulham is currently shaping up to be a thoroughly negative experience, and the weather forecast suggests we may see some wind and rain to boot.

All we're asking for is to have some hope in our hearts again, without having to think about how complete dissociation from our club may save us enough to put some petrol in the car.

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Jordan Chamberlain
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Andy Robertson is the best left-back I've ever seen play for Liverpool - and it's not even close. Nobody has come anywhere near the Scot since the 1980s.

The attitude, determination and quality he displayed while working tirelessly up and down the left flank has been a key identifier of the great Liverpool teams over the past decade. And now, on the expiration of his contract this summer, Robbo will be leaving.

In many ways, I can compare this to a hangover that only kicks in later in the afternoon. Last season we woke up without Jurgen Klopp, expecting the worst. But somehow, we thought we won the title and thought we'd got away with it. But this season, the merriment has definitely worn off and we're facing the realisation of what's to come. Klopp is gone. Trent left. Salah is leaving. Robbo, too. Virgil van Dijk and Alisson will be the only two legends to remain, and their continuation isn't guaranteed either.

We will miss Robbo in the dressing room, as a character and a leader immensely. He's been a terrific player, but he's glued the squad together in difficult times, provided good humour and a sublime work-ethic, too.

Milos Kerkez has a huge job on his hands to becoming even half the player Robbo has been for Liverpool. Salah leaving this summer will be the big story, but Robbo deserves just as big a send off.

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham at Anfield (17:30 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Slot confirmed no players will return from injury to face Fulham, adding that Alisson is "working hard to find his way back into the squad" which is "really positive" but he "won't be available this weekend".

• On Alexander Isak, who made his first appearance since recovering from a broken leg in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain: "That Alex is available for us again is vital of course because I said many times that it was hard for us to convert chances into goals and he's been a goalscorer his whole life. We're hoping after a great rehab period he had, we can bring him up to the level faster."

• Slot was asked about the announcement that Andy Robertson will leave the club at the end of the season: "He's had many great seasons here, not only as a player but as a great person as well. I got to know him as a great person. Every team-mate of his will tell you how funny he is, how great he is and I think that's been shown on social media as well. But what I remember most about him is the intensity he plays with". He's won everything at this club, served his club and really loves this club. It has been a great nine years for him."

• Is Robertson leaving to get more first-team football opportunities: "This season he didn't play as much as he was used to and as a result of that he's leaving. I think that's a question you have to ask him. But I think everyone wants as much first-team football as possible."

• Slot was asked if he feels support from the clubs' hierarchy amid a difficult run: "I'm repeating myself a lot but I feel a lot of support. Not only from the owners but from Richard [Hughes] and Michael [Edwards], a lot of support from them as well but as weird as it might sound I also feel the support from the fans. I've said many times, the club knows the period of time we're in and in the meantime I feel complete support."

• On moving onto Fulham after the PSG defeat: "If there's anything positive from the Paris St-Germain game it is that we faced the champions of Europe and we experienced on that evening that we were not on the level we should have been. Yesterday was a recovery day so we need to see where a few of our players are. I've said that a few of our players are not capable of playing another intense game three days later so, let's see what the line-up brings."

• Slot said the Reds' next few games can be "defining", adding: "It's normal at the end of the season - not only for us but for all of the teams - these are defining moments. Two massive games in the league coming up, then four more after that and hopefully more in the Champions League. But first to focus is on Fulham."

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Andy Robertson's summer exit from Liverpool will leave a void on the Reds' left side that Milos Kerkez will have to work hard to fill.

There is a case, given his low cost and high output, for Robertson to be hailed as the club's greatest ever left-back.

On a pure data level, since the start of the 2017-18 season, he ranks ninth in the Premier League for chances creates, with only one defender - ex-Red Trent Alexander-Arnold - above him in the list.

That translates into a position in sixth for assists since the start of the same season.

The end of an era is drawing closer on Liverpool's left side. What a fruitful era is has proven to be.

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group believe Arne Slot will lead the club next season despite another defeat this week. (Telegraph - subscription required, external)

Juventus are gaining hope of signing goalkeeper Alisson Becker from the Reds, with the 33-year-old reportedly open to a move to Serie A. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian, external)

Real Madrid could intensify their efforts to sign Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise, 24, who is also a target for Liverpool, in the summer transfer window. (Christian Falk, external)

Meanwhile Liverpool and Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the race to sign 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and Cameroon forward Christian Kofane. (Teamtalk, external)

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Following the news that full-back Andy Robertson is to leave Liverpool in the summer after nine years at the club, we asked for your views on the decision and his time at Anfield.

Here are some of your comments:

Jo: Absolutely gutted Robbo is leaving, although not surprised after the way he's been treated. He doesn't deserve to be on the bench week in, week out. Don't think his successor will achieve the same levels as him.

Steve: Another true legend for the club. A talented, skilled defender who has given his all. It's no surprise he wants to leave, especially considering the cloud that's hanging over the club. Good luck with your new challenge and thanks for your commitment and loyalty.

Ross: Absolute disgrace that Robbo has been pushed out the door. It feels like either the manager or the club have pushed him out the door by not playing him. To me, Robbo, despite advancing years, is better than Kerkez and was worth a year's extension. When the club needs leaders on the pitch, we are letting one go. Thank you for the memories, Robbo, YNWA.

Nigel: One of the best left-backs Liverpool have ever had. Fantastic professional. Always gives nothing more than 100%. A shame to see him go. Wishing him all the very best for the future. Legend.

Jerry: Love Andy Robertson. Wish we could instil his grit, honesty, humility and determination into all our players. He'll be a big loss to Liverpool.

Alastair: I've been a Liverpool fan for over 60 years but I've never seen a better left back than Andy Robertson. Not for Liverpool. Not for anyone. And as I will literally never see his like again, I will always be grateful for the exemplary commitment he showed in every game he played. Thank you, Andy.

Julie: Beyond gutted by this news. We knew it deep down, but as it was with Salah, we didn't want to admit it. Robbo will ALWAYS be an LFC legend and will certainly be missed.

Chris: Robertson had another season in him, which would have given time for his replacement to really settle in. What an absolute star for Liverpool he has been. All the best for the future and thanks for the memories.

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Former Scotland and Chelsea winger Pat Nevin spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live following the announcement that Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool in the summer: "Not at all [suprised]. Liverpool have been decent to him. [Milos] Kerkez has gone in there and is getting quite a few games just now and is obviously there to take his place, and he is too good to be a stand-by.

"He's got far more left in his tank to just be doing that, to just be sitting on the bench most of the time. Even though he is the perfect pro and continues to be the perfect pro this season, somebody else could get 30-40 games out of him.

"Careers don't last long and even though his has been magical, they don't last long and you've got to enjoy every moment of it. At this age, it is about playing games and getting as much joy out of it as possible.

"Whoever gets him will get a fantastic player, but what a professional. You almost can't think of a player with a better attitude. I've never met anyone in the game that doesn't like Andy Robertson, or any fan of any team that doesn't quite like him."

Nevin also discussed how Liverpool will deal with the departure of Robertson alongside Mohamed Salah, who is also set to leave in the summer: "I think we all agreed two seasons ago when [Jurgen] Klopp left that the next would be a transition season, and then they flew the following season. We didn't expect it to be coming now.

"This is the transition. It's happening. Players come to a certain age and they move on, and they haven't managed it in the right way.

"This will be a big close season for them. I'm sure they are working very, very hard on it. Everybody knows that there is a massive job to be done in the central defensive area - [Virgil] van Dijk is still a wonderful player but he isn't going to last forever, and he has held it together for so long.

"It is going to be a gigantic job, and it won't be cheap either."

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After news of his departure in the summer was announced, Andy Robertson said he is "very proud" of what he has been able to achieve at the club during his nine years.

The 34-year old has made 373 appearances for Liverpool and has won a total of nine trophies while playing at Anfield.

After speculation throughout the season, Robertson said he feels better now the news has been made public and he can focus on helping the side finish the campaign strongly.

"The hardest bit [in] the last, certainly couple of weeks and months, is some people that are close to me in the training ground don't know and more importantly, the fans," he told club media.

"The closer it gets, the more and more questions you start to get. I've always said that the fans are the most important people at this club and I just think now is the time to tell them what's going on and that obviously this will be my last year."

Reflecting on his journey on Merseyside that began in 2017 when he joined for £8m from Hull and saw him win the biggest prizes in club football, Robertson said: "I'll let other people say if I'm a Liverpool legend or not – I think you know me well enough that I will never accept that.

"But from minute one I came into this football club, I wanted to be successful. I wanted to try to bring trophies back to this football club, try to help put us back onto a place where I believe this football club belongs.

"I'm very proud that I've been a part of fantastic teams that have been able to do that. The club means everything to me. The people within the club mean the world to me. The fans have always taken to me.

"I always remember my debut against Crystal Palace when I was a relative nobody – obviously signing from Hull City, only £8m. I played my debut and already the Kop had sung my name. It was a moment I couldn't quite believe."

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Liverpool have announced left-back Andy Robertson will be leaving the club at the end of the season after nine hugely successful years at Anfield.

After signing from Hull City in 2017, the Scotland captain cemented himself as one of the most consistent full-backs in the Premier League and helped the club win their first league title in 30 years in 2020.

During his time at the club, Robertson has lifted two Premier League titles, the Champions League, an FA Cup, two League Cups, the Fifa Club World Cup, the Uefa Super Cup and a Community Shield.

What do you make of the news? Is it the right time for the club to move on from Robertson? And where does he rank among the Reds' best?

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The Premier League's return this weekend brings trepidation for some and excitement for others.

Football's emotional rollercoaster becomes intense at this time of year, unless of course mid-table mediocrity has taken a grip of things in recent months.

So how are you feeling as an Liverpool fan with just a handful of weeks left to go?

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The next three league fixtures are: Fulham (h), Everton (a) and Crystal Palace (h)

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We asked for your views on supporter group Spion Kop 1906's decision to not display flags and banners in The Kop at Anfield for the rest of this season in protest against a rise in ticket prices.

Here are some of your thoughts:

Dawn: I don't agree. It's pathetic. The rise is small. We need to be realistic. My energy bills have risen by far more than £1, but nobody is protesting about that. The fact is that costs have risen nationwide. In addition, Spirit of Shankly isn't representative of lots of fans. They are doing this to try to remain relevant. I'm OK with the minimal increase.

Brian: Clubs tend to forget the state of the economy and the amount of money fans can actually afford. Greed is the number-one priority for clubs. They fleece the fans, who are the people that keep the club alive.

Jann: I agree with it. Capitalism is stealing the heart from the stands - the fans who are rooted in the history of clubs and who built clubs.

G: I'm a life-long Red, but beggars belief why these entitled fans think they are exempt from ticket price increases. There was no increase last year and they are still whinging, yet they want more signings and to compete. If you don't agree, let your ticket go. There's plenty in the queue.

Richard: It's totally the wrong decision by the fans. We are there to support the players. This will not harm the decision-makers one little bit.

Andy: I don't agree with the fans. The cost of labour and goods has risen over the years, and Liverpool Football Club is a business that needs to move with the times, as do all supporters. If the club rose costs by 30% then you could ask why, but 3.5% isn't breaking the bank. The extra money that is generated will only go to the employees, who are the people of Liverpool.

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Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Liverpool's defeat against Paris St-Germain: "Arne Slot is not going to get sacked for losing 2-0 at PSG, one of the best teams in Europe, but the defeats are stacking up, and there's the danger there could be more damage next week.

"It feels like Liverpool's confidence is at an all time low. We've seen some memorable European comebacks at Anfield before now - from 3-0 down against Barcelona in 2019 to win the second leg 4-0, for example - but it feels like they are a million miles away from doing anything like that at the moment.

"Next week's match is going to suit PSG because Liverpool are going to have to have a go and come at them - they can't play like this and sit in at Anfield, when they need goals.

"But what does Slot do? Liverpool's system tonight screams 'you are better than us'. If he opens up, they leave themselves vulnerable and they could get battered."

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Liverpool fans will not display flags and banners on The Kop for the remaining games of the 2025-26 season in protest against ticket price rises.

The Anfield club recently announced ticket-price hikes linked to inflation, external for each of the next three seasons. In sharing this information with fans, the club pointed to operating costs for matches rising 85% since 2016-17 and "continued rises in the cost of football operations in general".

Supporters' Union Spirit of Shankly have already encouraged fans not to spend money inside the stadium and have proposed protests in the coming weeks.

Now, supporter group Spion Kop 1906 says flags and banners will disappear from this weekend, with the multi-year nature of the price hikes at the heart of frustrations with the club.

The group said: "All Spion Kop 1906 flags will no longer be present at Anfield at the remaining fixtures.

"We feel we have been left with no other option. Year on year the rising costs are pricing more fans out of football.

"We must take a stand against the rising cost of football, we feel there's a value to being valued.

"We, the fans, are the heartbeat of the football club; the same heartbeat that Liverpool Football Club market for a pound note. We urge FSG to remember that our club should embody the identity of its surrounding community and resonate with the values of the surrounding area.

"What is Anfield without its heartbeat. Do the right thing for the future of our game. Listen to the heartbeat."

The group have said the fixture nearest to the anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster - which is next week's Champions League tie with Paris St-Germain - will be the only one that sees some flags present to mark the occasion.

Fans also withdrew flags from a Europa League fixture against Atalanta in 2024 in protest against a ticket price rise - a game Liverpool lost 3-0 in what proved Jurgen Klopp's final European game as a manager at Anfield.

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Chloe Bloxam
Fan contributor

I've just got back to the hotel room in Paris after PSG beat Liverpool 2-0 in the Champions League and it's a strange feeling because it's demoralising to see the way Liverpool played tonight, the way we set out and the fact that you know it felt like we didn't really stand a chance in the game.

Also at the same time I was expecting it and I was probably expecting worse than a two-goal deficit. If PSG would have actually put their big big chances away then that game could have been and probably should have been three, four or maybe even five nil.

Luckily on the night Liverpool set up to try and survive the first 90 minutes to try and take something back to Anfield - some form of positivity to just basically to go back to Anfield and try and hope that the tie is still somewhat alive. I don't know how we've got here and I don't feel positive going into the home leg but Anfield is Anfield and magical things can happen.

You know if we get behind the team we can certainly try and create an atmosphere which hopefully can give encouragement to the players but somehow we're still in this tie in terms of the scoreboard and somehow not out of sight which it felt like it should have been tonight because it felt like absolute torture being in that away end.

We were set up not to do anything in the game, but to try and survive. Mamardashvili really makes some big saves. Joe Gomez is probably one of the better players.

But PSG just come away with only two goals. And I say only two as if Liverpool will overturn that - I don't think they will.

I hope that with Anfield and if we all come together, maybe something, just something can happen next Tuesday night. But yes, a game where we were just battered, they are just so much better than us and we're going to have to hope for an incredibly special night on Tuesday if we want to get past this PSG side. It is very unlikely but at least there is still something to fight for in that return leg.

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French football journalist Julien Laurens says he is "not sure Arne Slot's message is getting through anymore" and that he is "struggling" to see the Liverpool boss still in the job next season.

Liverpool's Champions League hopes are hanging in the balance after a demoralising defeat by reigning European champions Paris St-Germain - their 16th loss of the season.

"PSG will look back at the game and think it should have been four or five easily," Laurens told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

"The stats make such embarrassing reading if you're Liverpool. It's embarrassing what they didn't produce.

"The issue I have with the back five is Liverpool didn't come to play football. This is not Liverpool.

"I don't care if you're in good form or not, you still have good players who can play better than what we saw. Their expected goals was 0.18, they had no shots on target.

"Three shots from the edge of the box all evening, they just did nothing. You can play the back five as long as you come to play football, not just park the bus.

"Somebody was telling me earlier they haven't even worked on that system in training.

"I have to say I'm struggling to see Slot on the bench there next season. This season has been so disappointing. I know it's not just on him, but I think just too often this season they haven't been good enough.

"They should have been much better than they have been and I understand the fans' frustrations around Slot, especially given the lack of intensity. You can look at the Kvaratskhelia goal - an amazing goal but there's 27 passes in that move and that means for 27 passes there is not a Liverpool player close enough to a PSG player to make an interception or a tackle.

"I'm just not sure that Slot's message is getting through anymore."

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We asked for your views on Wednesday's defeat against Paris St-Germain in the Champions League.

Here are some of your comments:

Norman: So sad to see a Liverpool football team walk out onto a pitch knowing they were beaten before the match started. Not one Liverpool player looked confident. The players didn't have a clue what they were doing. There's no spirit in the team, no leader on the pitch and to put five substitutes on and Salah not be one was downright stupidity. Light-weight team, light-weight manager.

Pete: Another abject performance and 6-0 wouldn't have flattered PSG in all honesty - two penalties we managed to somehow avoid along with the red card that would have followed. Slot has lost the dressing room, the fans and seemingly all confidence in himself at this point.

Jason: Parking the bus is the anti-thesis of the Liverpool way. Honestly, I don't know whether to feel angry, frustrated or ashamed. We were extremely fortunate to escape a trouncing. It's only a matter of time before Slot is shown the exit.

Hibbsy: You can't win a football match if you don't lay a glove on the opposition! Just running around, posing without getting stuck in, not committing any full-blooded tackles. At this level, Liverpool's performance is just not acceptable. It's the quarter-final of the Champions League! If you can't compete given what's at stake maybe you are not fit to wear the shirt.

Jimmy: Pragmatic. Intelligent set up from Slot to limit damage in Paris, but could have been undone by hopeless Konate (again). Brief spells such as the beginning of second half where we showed glimpses of attacking prowess. First time I've seen Mamardashvili show that he might have what it takes. I'm saying 3-1 to the Reds on Tuesday and we go through on pens.

Fran: The team looked like they struggled with the new formation and although we only conceded two we were so, so fortunate. I don't think it was worth making such wholesale changes. And let's not kid ourselves; we aren't coming back from this, Anfield or not.

Peter: Absolutely dire, Some players should be totally embarrassed by their performance. Arne Slot - his substitutions are mind-bogglingly wrong most of the time. Forget this season, it's a total loss.

Mark: No shots on target and 26% possession. Need I say more? Slot to go.

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Jamie Carragher says the gulf between Liverpool and Paris St.Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final was "absolutely startling".

The Reds, who failed to register a shot on target at Parc des Princes, have a two-goal deficit to overturn in next week's second leg.

"In some ways it's actually a great result for Liverpool because it should have been five or six in that game. The gulf between the two teams was absolutely startling," the former Liverpool defender told CBS Sports.

"When you consider last season, yes Liverpool got battered at PSG and they won 1-0, we know that but the second leg at Anfield was a really close game - two top teams.

"Liverpool then go and spend £450m, probably a lot more than PSG spent in the summer and to see the gulf there is worrying, you think how has it got to that, how has it got that bad?"

Reds boss Arne Slot switched to a back five and Carragher says it is the most "uncomfortable" he has seen Virgil van Dijk in a Liverpool shirt.

"At 34 years of age he was having to run in there, run across, he couldn't do it," Carragher added.

"People have criticised Van Dijk this season about his performances and I think it has been harsh because he plays every game, the fella next to him has just been awful all season, he was poor again [against PSG] Ibrahima Konate, he makes a mistake every game so that's not easy to play alongside.

"I still think Van Dijk has been one of Liverpool's better players but in that back three I have never seen him so uncomfortable in a Liverpool shirt in my life and I think he'll be pleading with Arne Slot to never play that system ever again because he found it so tough.

"It's not just the system of Liverpool and getting it wrong tactically, PSG were absolutely out of this world and the biggest compliment I can give them, it was like watching Pep Guardiola's Barcelona."

Did you know?

• Liverpool have lost four consecutive away games in all competitions for the first time since between February and April 2012.

Arne Slot spoke to TNT Sports after Liverpool's defeat against Paris St-Germain: "If you reflect on the whole game I think we are lucky with only losing two nil. The first goal felt hard. I think it was very good for us we are still in the tie, we can bring them to Anfield and we know how good Anfield can be for us."

"I watched the game yesterday between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. You need performances like that, you need a hardworking team that do everything against a team like PSG. When we needed Alisson Becker he was there for us. He played a good game today."

On whether they created enough chances: "Yes and no, yes because we want to create much more chances, no because there was not a lot to create for us. We tried many times to get them high, but they were able to play through us when we went man-to-man. I think that happened in the second half as well. There were a few times with players in promising positions."

Virgil van Dijk spoke to TNT Sports: "Tough, tough work. Always expected. I think we defended with a lot of bodies around the box. Unfortunately, the first goal is a deflection. We get some small moments on the break where we could have done better.

"But now it's a quick turnaround, and we have Fulham waiting for us as well."

On playing with a back five: "They always move around everywhere. We have to communicate and follow your man and take risks in that sense. As well and wait for the right moment to win the ball. Hopefully, we can be much better, especially possession at Anfield.

On the second leg: "We have to be absolutely spot on. Hopefully, our fans can play a big part in that. Our fans are the backbone of the club, and hopefully they can be there for us."

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• Liverpool have lost three consecutive matches in all competitions for the third time this season. It's the first time they've had three or more runs of three or more consecutive defeats in a campaign since 1953-54, when they were relegated from the top-flight.

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson says Arne Slot sent out the "wrong signal" by playing a back five in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg in Paris.

The only other time Liverpool had previously fielded a back five this season was in their Carabao Cup fourth-round defeat by Crystal Palace in October.

In their 2-0 win on Wednesday, PSG had 74% of the ball and 18 shots to the Reds' three.

"That was the English champions against the French Champions and ours weren't anywhere near theirs," Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

"Liverpool came to the Parc des Princes not in a good run of form, with their confidence very very low, as a team that are creaking.

"That's the reason Slot played a back five but as soon as you play a back five it sends the wrong signals out. That's not playing to Liverpool's strengths, it's defending their weaknesses and defending against what attacking problems that the opposition are going to give you.

"In [Achraf] Hakimi, [Nuno] Mendes, [Kvicha] Kvaratskhelia, [Desire] Doue, Arne Slot knew the problems his team would have in wide areas and they were so submissive just by playing that formation.

"Throughout the whole game you look at the possession stats. From a Liverpool point of view, if they had done a smash and grab and got away with a 0-0 or a 1-0 victory or 1-0 defeat it'd be 'OK, they've come here and done a job'.

"But, there was nothing good about that performance from Liverpool. By the way they have set-up and then played tonight, they have sent out the wrong signal."

Did you know?

• Liverpool failed to have a shot on target in a UEFA Champions League match for the first time since November 2020 against Atalanta.

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