Slot's Liverpool were played off the park by the reigning European champions, with PSG taking the lead through Desire Doue's deflected shot before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled their advantage. Despite the defeat, Slot remains hopeful of overturning the deficit at Anfield next week.
The Dutch manager praised goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili for his crucial saves, comparing his performance to Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer. 'You need performances like that against Paris Saint-Germain,' Slot said after the match.