Liverpool trainer Slot speaks after the end of “shock”

Has sovereign Liverpool The first league of the Champions League completed. Seven out of eight games were won, in the end the team of coach Arne Slot was the first point in the 36 table.

But on Tuesday everything was over for the “Reds”. After a 0: 1 against Paris Saint-Germain, we went into extra time and the penalty shootout. There the French had the better ending for themselves. goalie Givenong Keep two penalts while all PSG players met.

The early end in the round of 16 on the Anfield Road came as a surprise to Liverpool. Gone is the dream of triple, consisting of Champions League, championship (15 points ahead of Arsenal) and Liga Cup.

Trouble about the mode

Coach Arne Slot described the departure as a “shock”, but did not want to blame his team. “It was the best football game I was ever involved in. Probably every fan in the world has wished that this game continues for a long time. ”

Nevertheless, the disappointment at Slot – by leaving and also through the new mode. “We have left in a way that we have impressed with Europe, I think. But you have to think about how much it is when you become the first in the league if you can meet Paris Saint-Germain in the next round. ”

Liverpool had prevailed against teams such as Real Madrid, AC Milan and Leverkusen in the league. Even thanks to a 3-0 in Salzburg, the ascent was also successful.

Toricer Kane

The German duel between Leverkusen and Bavaria became a clear matter, the Munich team rose after a 2-0 away win with the overall score of 5: 0. Leverkusen’s catch -up already fizzled out in the beginning, the Bavaria checked the game. Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies met after the break. For the Englishman it was the tenth goal in the eleventh Champions League game this season.