Arne Slot Acknowledges Liverpool’s Fortune in PSG Victory: “We Were Very, Very, Very Lucky!”

Liverpool manager Arne Slot candidly acknowledged his team's fortune following their 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League.

Slot remarked, "We were not a little bit lucky... we were very, very, very lucky!" He further invoked Michael Jordan's philosophy, stating, "But as Michael Jordan said, the harder you work, the bigger luck you have."

The match, held at Parc des Princes, saw Liverpool largely outplayed by PSG, who dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities. However, an outstanding performance by goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who made nine crucial saves, kept PSG at bay. Slot lauded Alisson as the "best goalkeeper in the world" following his exceptional display. 

The decisive moment came in the 87th minute when substitute Harvey Elliott scored with his first touch, securing the win for Liverpool. Slot praised Elliott's perseverance, acknowledging his limited playing time due to stiff competition within the squad, and commended his readiness to make an impact when called upon. 

Despite the victory, Slot admitted that PSG were the superior side, particularly in the first half, and emphasized the need for a higher level of performance in the return leg at Anfield. He called for strong support from Liverpool fans in the upcoming fixtures, highlighting the importance of their presence and enthusiasm.