“It’s not good enough at all” – Liverpool slammed for performance against PSG

Even when momentum briefly shifted, there was a lack of belief. As discussed on the podcast, Liverpool “had a lot of half chances, but never really looked like scoring that much.”

Tactical Issues and Selection Decisions

Attention quickly turned to Arne Slot and his decisions on the night. Steele was critical of several key calls, particularly in team selection.

“The biggest call that he got wrong was not starting Salah for me,” he said, before concluding, “The pre match calls were bad.”

There was also confusion over player roles, with what Davis described as “a few bizarre calls” contributing to a disjointed performance. Steele’s summary was direct, “Wrong calls from Slot. Again.”

These decisions, combined with ongoing tactical concerns, added to a sense that Liverpool were not set up to compete effectively with PSG over two legs.

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Midfield Battle and Game Control Lost

Another decisive factor was the midfield contest, where PSG’s control proved overwhelming. Steele explained, “The midfield battle has been lost in most of the big games,” placing this defeat within a wider pattern.

Even when PSG were not at their sharpest, Liverpool failed to capitalise. “Liverpool were just being so wasteful when they got it,” Steele noted, highlighting repeated turnovers after regaining possession.

The contrast in composure was evident, with PSG able to dictate tempo and absorb pressure without appearing troubled.

A Damning Indicator of Liverpool Decline

Ultimately, the podcast framed the result as more than a single bad night. Instead, it was presented as evidence of a broader regression.

Steele made that clear with a pointed reflection, “The team has gone backwards but I think this was something to prove it really.”

For a side that competed closely with PSG the previous year, the scale of this defeat raised serious questions about direction, recruitment and performance levels.

Liverpool’s Champions League exit, sealed by a 2-0 defeat at Anfield and a 4-0 aggregate loss, now stands as a defining moment in a season that continues to unravel.