Liverpool finished the best of the Champions League, despite the loss of 3-2 to PSV Aindhoven at night when Federico Chiesa impressed at his first start.
PSV Eindhoven 3-2 Liverpool
Champions League (8), Philips Stadian
January 29, 2025
target : 28 ‘kocol, 40’; 35 ‘cigarettes, future 45’, Bradley OG 45+6 ‘
1. Easy defeat
No one likes to defeat, but there is a game in the season where defeat is much easier. This was clearly one of them.
When Liverpool left a lot of key men on Merseyside, it would be arrogant to think that PSV Aindhoven’s second home defeat in 55 games (running back to November 2022).
Therefore, the upward upward of the vibrant performances of the teams that have changed the Dutch champion nearby should be congratulated.
Also, when the Reds heads to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon, I hope you will feel the true advantage of this choice.
2. Chiesa is impressive
It was not difficult to say which Liverpool players have been frustrated and injured so far.
And it’s not because the Federico Chiesa seems to be lacking in rhythm, but because it was around for all the passion of the dog that was out of the leather strap for the first time.
Fortunately, he forced the savings of Harvey Elliott after getting a penalty that overtimed the visitors by pairing with the final product.
According to this evidence so far, the Italians seem to guarantee the scene of testing the goalkeeper because they are fast and hungry.
This is a good mix for those who want to fight this Liverpool team.
3. Difficult loan decision
In PSV, Jayden Danns and James McConnell were in a strange position to start Liverpool’s Champions League Away game despite uncertainty about each future.
Both players are attracting a loan stake in the championship, and I understand that the final decision on whether to leave before the deadline will only be lowered for the next 24 hours.
It is not a simple demand for Arne Slot. Arne Slot can be imagined that you can go for more than a few minutes, given the continuous interest in four competitions, especially Reds.
The definite thing is that both of them are starting to show here. Clubs will be the assets of the club that lower the pyramids, and competition for signatures will be intense if they can go out.
4. Participation in left wing tells the story
The withdrawal from Andy Robertson seems to be clear from the time mark from the time mark to start from the left side of the Liverpool defense.
But the Scottish was part of the XI that started in the Netherlands with Kostas Tsimikas. It tells you everything about your continuous choice dilemma on the left.
If the player had truly nailed this season, he would have been left home with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil Van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch.
Instead, they are on the straight shot out and the slot means that there is no problem with the two dangers in his choice for this game.
5. I have a lot to expect
Although it was almost a problem, it was good to see that Barcelona failed to beat Atalanta, and Liverpool’s amazing efforts were rewarded in the Champions League.
And Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco, Brest, and Benfica are waiting for the last 16 ties, with the potential of the Reds at that stage.
None of that aspect should have fear of slot men, and additional bonuses were added as they neared home on Wednesday evening.
Man City may have been squeezing through Club Brugge, but now Liverpool must face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich just before one of the legs landing just before traveling to Eti Hard in the Premier League.
