After a weekend without action, Liverpool is back with a bang while preparing for a gigantic Champions League collision.
The Reds make the trip to France to take on Paris-Saint Germain in the last 16 of Europe's Premier competition. The side of Luis Enrique earned their place after beating Brest in the play-off round, after Liverpool had insured their place by surpassing the group phase.
Arne Slot hope to translate the successes of his team of his team into European progression by achieving a positive result in their first legs. The last weeks of the season are for us and every game starts to take on more meaning, even with a healthy domestic lead.
Mirror Football takes a look at the latest news about Anfield.
Star Mist Training
Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo was absent in the training prior to the Reds' Champions League collision. The Dutchman was not present for the open part of the session about Merseyside, before the team traveled to Paris on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old missed two games because of a knock in February, but appeared from the couch against Manchester City and Newcastle United in the most recent outings of the club. Gakpo was the primary noticeable absentee when he exexed himself to mislead the training in Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton.
Slot, however, called on some young talent to supplement the group. Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha and James McConnell all share in the session.
Warning
PSG star Ousman Dembele expects a tough meeting with Liverpool, but has faith in the preparations of his team to take on the Reds. The French wing player enjoys a remarkable season and scored 26 goals in 33 games, but wanted to want to praise the teamwork that has shown his side.
'We prepare well for what is going to come [Liverpool]”The ex-Barcelona star said.” Since the start of the season, [Luis Enrique] Has told us to play good football. Everyone participates, whether it's midfielders, defenders or attackers. Everyone wants to be decisive.
“We are in a very good dynamic, we will try to keep it as long as possible. We have a fantastic explosion! Everyone attacks, everyone defends. We are a very united team that gives such results. It's just fun for 90-95 minutes.”
“We know it will be a heavy match,” he added. “It is the Champions League. Liverpool finished first, they are also confident. It will be a great show.”
'Unfortunate' Reds star
Darwin Nunez was unhappy that a possible output was blocked in January, according to reports.
The Reds striker has passed a difficult season at Anfield, but still attracted interest in the most recent transfer window. Darwin has difficulty breaking in in Slot's Start XI in recent months, but still found Saudi Pro League-Kant Al-Hilal interested.
Liverpool would have denied their striker permission to have conversations, frustrated with Darwin by that decision. The Uruguay International has managed only six goals this period.
Slot recently questioned the working speed of the attacker. “For the second time in a row I was not happy with his effort, against Wolves and Villa,” he said.
“I can't accept whether a player does not give everything. That is clear. I can accept it once, but twice was a bit too much. That's why I tackled it.
“If you miss a chance, you have to fight for the team. I don't say he didn't do that at all, but it wasn't the usual Darwin, the one who is loved by the fans. That is mainly because he always works so hard.”
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