Liverpool vs PSG odds suggest narrow favorite in Champions League quarterfinal
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Little separates Liverpool and PSG in the betting odds ahead of the Champions League quarterfinals, but Arne Slot's men face an uphill climb as narrow underdogs to advanceLiverpool is a slight underdog in the Champions League against PSG(Image: Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Liverpool will enter the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal against PSG as slight underdogs to advance.Arne Slot’s side has endured a difficult season to this point, but there is plenty still to play for coming out of the international break, including a vital FA Cup quarterfinal against Manchester City on Saturday, before heading to France for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal against PSG on Wednesday.It comes as Steven Gerrard named the moment that Liverpool’s problems under Arne Slot began.Entering the tie, the Reds are slight +125 (5/4) underdogs to advance past the reigning Champions League winners and exact revenge on Luis Enrique’s side, who eliminated them from last year’s competition in a dramatic penalty shootout in the round of 16.READ MORE: Liverpool without 4 players vs Man City as Arne Slot shares Alexander Isak and Mo Salah updatesREAD MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai gives clearest hint on his Liverpool future as he opens up on his angerPSG, who breezed past Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate to reach the quarterfinal, is the -175 (4/7) favorite to advance ahead of Wednesday’s first leg.Slot confirmed that Alexander Isak, who has not played since suffering a fractured fibula against Tottenham on Dec. 20, and Jeremie Frimpong could be fit enough to feature on the bench as soon as this weekend against Man City, if not the games that follow.Meanwhile, Alisson will remain sidelined for the foreseeable future with a hamstring issue, so Giorgi Mamardashvili will continue to feature in goal for the upcoming run of fixtures.Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to start in goal in both legs against PSG(Image: Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)For the hosts, Bradley Barcola could miss out with an ankle issue, while Fabian Ruiz is doubtful but nearing a return after two months out with a knee injury.Despite a disappointing Premier League run of three matches without a win, the Reds can take confidence from their emphatic 4–0 victory over Galatasaray in the second leg of the UCL round of 16, which secured their place in the quarterfinals.However, Slot faces a difficult balancing act this weekend against Manchester City.
With a crucial tie against PSG looming, rotating the squad may not be a viable option and could potentially leave his side fatigued for the trip to Paris.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher delivers Arne Slot 'intolerable' warning ahead of Liverpool runREAD MORE: Alisson rushes to clarify his injury on social media after Arne Slot commentsEntering the UCL quarterfinals, Liverpool is sixth out of eight remaining teams to lift the trophy at +900 (9/1), trailing Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, PSG, and Real Madrid. Only Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon own longer odds than Slot’s team.Ultimately, the results of these next two matches could play a decisive role in the manager’s future beyond this season.This information is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for financial reasons or to determine a specific course of action.
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