Arne Slot criticises new Champions League but Liverpool were best when it mattered least
Arne Slot slams ‘unfair’ Champions League draw after Paris St-Germain defeat
- Liverpool, despite topping the inaugural 36-team Champions League group stage with impressive wins over strong opponents, were eliminated by PSG in the round of 16.
- Manager Arne Slot questioned the fairness of the new format, where the top-ranked team faces a strong opponent like PSG so early in the knockout stage.
- PSG, who finished 15th in the group stage, were arguably the better side over the two legs, winning on penalties at Anfield after a draw.
- Slot acknowledged the disappointment of the exit but emphasised Liverpool's strong overall performance in the competition.
- This early exit contrasts with Liverpool's previous successes under Jurgen Klopp, who led the team to three Champions League finals.
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