Van Dijk reveals the reasons why Liverpool lost to Saint-Germain

It’s progress Paris Saint-Germain The Frenchman is a necessary step to reach the semi-finals of the competition, following his valuable and deserved 2-0 victory over his host. LiverpoolWednesday, in the first quarter-final of the continental competition.

Saint-Germain was the better side of the game, as his players could have scored more goals, if it weren’t for the carelessness of his players, who rushed to miss an easy chance that would have been enough to decide that the team will go to the finals of the competition, which they won last season.

On the other hand, Liverpool continued to look out of place this season in various competitions, as its players did not notice the 90 minutes of the match, which took place at the Princes’ Park in the French capital. Pariswhen he loved Dutch Arnie Sloth, Save Egypt’s international star Mohamed Salah On the bench for the duration of the match in a contested decision.

Desiree Doy opened the scoring for Saint-Germain in the 11th minute, while Georgian Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the second goal in the 65th minute.

And he said Van DykeAfter the match: “The game was very difficult, and this is what we always expected. I think we defended very well near the penalty area. Unfortunately, the first goal came from a deflected ball.”

In his speech, the star of the Netherlands added: “We had other opportunities to fight the terrorists, and we should have used them better.”

The Liverpool manager explained: “Now we have to quickly prepare for the next game, and Fulham are waiting for us again.”

Regarding playing with five defensive players, Van Dijk said, “They are always moving. We had to communicate and follow our opponents and take risks on this side, and wait for the right time to clear the ball.”

Van Dijk concluded his speech by saying, “We hope to be very good, especially to have football at Anfield.”

It is enough for Saint-Germain to win by one goal in the second leg, which will take place at Anfield next Tuesday, to continue their campaign to defend the title, which they won for the first time last year.

As for Liverpool, they need a three-goal win if they are to continue their dream of winning the title for the seventh time in their history, and avenge last season’s exit from the round of 16 against the French capital.

If the game ends with Liverpool winning by two goals, the two teams will use extra time, then penalties, if the result is not changed, to determine the team that is promoted according to the rules of the competition.