Alan Shearer has given his verdict on Liverpool
Liverpool have been sent a warning about their Champions League hopes as they prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the competition. The Reds will face the French giants in the quarter-final next month after the current international break draws to a close.
Arne Slot’s side claimed a 4-0 win over Galatasaray in the last-16 second leg to book their place in the next round but went into the international break on the back of a defeat to Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend.
Such results have led to speculation surrounding Slot’s future at Anfield, and Liverpool have now been sent a warning about their hopes for the rest of the season.
Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has issued a warning ahead of the clash against PSG in the Champions League quarter-final next month, as well as naming the Liverpool star who has stood out the most this term.
“If Liverpool don't progress in the Champions League, then questions around inconsistency are going to be asked again,” Shearer told Betfair.
“How can they turn it on against Galatasaray like that with the intensity, energy, the pace and all of those things, yet not do the same in so many Premier League games. That's going to be the big question.
“But whilst they're still in the competition, they’re still a force because of who and what they are, and they can put in a one-off performance against anyone.
“That would be the big question that their fans will ask, but they'll be absolutely delighted to get to the quarter-finals and another brilliant tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
“The one player that has been the shining light for Liverpool this season is Dominik Szoboszlai. There’s no doubt about how good he is.
“What Bruno Fernandes has done for Man United, I think Szoboszlai has done for Liverpool. He's been outstanding. He’s scored some crucial goals alongside his energy and attitude.
“Whereas many have fallen below standards that they've set in the past, he's actually gone above and has been an outstanding player for Liverpool.”
With the match against Liverpool on the horizon, PSG boss Luis Enrique recently explained why he believes no team is a favourite for the tie despite the French club’s win over the Reds in last season’s competition.
"Liverpool holds good memories for us, of course,” Enrique said last week. “I remember last year. Liverpool were the best team in Europe at that stage; they were playing incredible football.
"We’re looking forward to this quarter-final, first in Paris, then in Liverpool.
"I’m fortunate to have an incredible team and intelligent players. They know that in this type of game, there are no favourites. It’ll be very positive for us to play these two games."
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