Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk was criticised for a uncommon mistake that allowed Paris Saint-Germain ahead Ousmane Dembele an incredible probability within the sport final night time.
The Reds weren’t at their greatest however secured a memorable 1-0 victory away to PSG within the first leg of their Champions League final 16 tie yesterday night, with Alisson the hero after some outstanding saves.
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The Liverpool goalkeeper actually received Van Dijk out of hassle for this incident under, with pundits Ally McCoist and Rio Ferdinand removed from impressed with the Dutchman’s positioning.
Watch under as Van Dijk strikes away from the hazard, presumably attempting to play the offside lure, although it allowed Dembele an enormous probability, which Alisson saved…
Footage from TNT Sports activities
Van Dijk is generally one Liverpool’s most essential gamers, and has lengthy been considered the very best centre-back in world soccer.
Nonetheless, this wasn’t the 33-year-old’s greatest second, and he’ll be grateful that Alisson made such an incredible save to forestall a PSG purpose.
Can Liverpool produce a greater second leg efficiency in opposition to PSG?
Though this was an incredible end result for LFC, they’ll certainly have to play so much higher within the return leg at Anfield if they’re to progress to the subsequent spherical.
Luis Enrique’s facet have proven that they’re ok to dominate Arne Slot’s staff and create a whole lot of possibilities, and in the event that they put in a show like that at Anfield then they might nonetheless find yourself profitable the tie.
Liverpool will maybe really feel assured that Alisson and co. can preserve PSG out once more, however they’ll additionally certainly have to do extra themselves to get on the ball and create possibilities for the house leg of this tie.
Slot’s facet have been having an excellent season and even when this wasn’t their greatest efficiency, it appears like girl luck is basically with them this time period.
