Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain couldn’t have gone much worse for Liverpool. For starters, they lost – and in heart-breaking fashion too, with the Reds beaten 4-1 on penalties after a gruelling encounter that inflicted as much physical pain on Arne Slot’s side as psychological.
Consequently, a team that moved 15 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League just last weekend is now going into Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle on a real downer.
Liverpool are, of course, renowned for their resilience. A trip to Wembley obviously represents a wonderful opportunity to immediately bounce back ahead of what should be a very enjoyable match towards a 20th English title.
However, there’s no denying that the champions elect are suddenly shrouded in uncertainty after a devastating European elimination that could have serious repercussions for the club, and plenty of its players…