PSG defeat exposes Liverpool's lack of belief

Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg exposed deeper issues beyond the scoreline. Analysts described the performance as disjointed, with players showing "visible confusion" and "arguing with each other" on the pitch.

The tactical decision to deploy a back five drew heavy criticism, with one analyst calling it "a five at the back with no ambition, no intention of attacking." More concerning was the claim that "they no longer believe in this project and they no longer believe in the manager," suggesting a fundamental lack of confidence in the current setup.