Luis Enrique's true feelings on Liverpool vs PSG clash — 'Best team in Europe'
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool secured its place in the Champions League quarterfinals with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray last Wednesday, with Paris Saint-Germain awaiting in the last eightLuis Enrique has had his say on Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique maintains there is no clear favorite ahead of his side's upcoming Champions League clash with Liverpool.The Reds booked their place in the quarterfinals after a dominant 4-0 win over Turkish side Galatasaray last Wednesday (4-1 on aggregate). Arne Slot's players have suffered a difficult spell in the Premier League this season, with Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Brighton leaving the reigning champions in fifth position.Their current place should be enough for Champions League qualification next term, but a run of four league matches without a win has raised questions over that possibility.
Despite Liverpool's domestic struggles this campaign, Enrique cannot separate the two sides when addressing the last eight tie.Both teams met at the last 16 stage last season, with PSG progressing on penalties.He said: "Liverpool holds good memories for us, of course. I remember last year.Liverpool lost at Brighton on Saturday(Image: Getty Images)"Liverpool were the best team in Europe at that stage; they were playing incredible football.
We're looking forward to this quarterfinal, 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 favorites."It'll be very positive for us to play these two games."Liverpool also has a chance to claim domestic silverware, with Slot's players meeting Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals — four days before the first leg against PSG.And attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz has stressed the importance of building on any momentum gained in Europe and transferring that into their remaining league and cup fixtures.Speaking to club media before the Brighton defeat, the 22-year-old said: "It will be very important for us, also for our mind and also for the spirit in the team that we just create momentum and also an energy that we can win all the games now."It's always good to have a better feeling and also a better atmosphere in the changing room because when you don't win, the team is not really happy."So, it's always better to win, and of course, we need the points as well, so we will be ready for the game and try to take the three points home."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCParis Saint-Germain FCChampions League