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#Szoboszlai #apologised #Liverpool #fans #Champions #League #clash #PSG">Why Szoboszlai apologised to Liverpool fans before Champions League clash with PSG Widely considered Liverpool’s player of the season, Dominik Szoboszlai found himself apologising to the club supporters on Monday for what he described as a “misunderstanding.”
The midfielder has been in outstanding form in a difficult season for Liverpool — scoring 12 goals including stunning strikes against Arsenal and Manchester City.
But his reaction after the 4-0 FA Cup loss to City this month — shrugging, raising his arms and clapping towards away fans — was interpreted by some as sarcasm when video footage was shared on social media.
He was ushered away by teammate Federico Chiesa as boos rang around the away end at Etihad Stadium.
Ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, Szoboszlai tried to put the record straight.
“Maybe it was a misunderstanding between me and the fans,” he said. “I didn’t mean it in a bad way. I know what the fans mean to this club and what the club means to the fans.
“We do everything for the fans as they do for us. If it was a misunderstanding then I apologise. I’m not feeling better than them, I feel exactly the same as they do. I am with them, we are with them and hopefully they are with us as well.”
Liverpool trails 2-0 after the first leg in Paris and is hoping for a famous turnaround against the defending European champion.
In the 2019 semifinals, the Merseyside club routed Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield after losing the first leg 3-0.
It will take something similarly heroic against PSG, which totally dominated the first leg in Paris last week.
“There is a belief that we can do special things tomorrow but we need to be very, very, very special tomorrow to achieve that because we are playing against the champions of Europe,” manager Arne Slot said. “We know we need an exceptional performance to go through to the next round.”
Published on Apr 13, 2026
Widely considered Liverpool’s player of the season, Dominik Szoboszlai found himself apologising to the club…
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#Favourite #tag #means #PSGs #Luis #Enrique #ahead #Liverpool #clash">Favourite tag means nothing, says PSG’s Luis Enrique ahead of Liverpool clash
Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has played down suggestions his side is favourite ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to out-of-form Liverpool.
The English champion, fifth in the Premier League, has suffered 15 defeats across all competitions this season – its most in a single campaign since losing 18 matches in 2014-15.
PSG, meanwhile, leads Ligue 1 and is well placed to defend its Champions League crown. “It’s difficult to talk about Liverpool,” Enrique told reporters on Tuesday. “Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks very well about them.
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“My view is that it’s both the same team and a different team. Everyone is trying to work out who the favourites are, but in this sort of match that means nothing. It will be tough for both teams.
“Showing that we’re still in the running every year and playing against Liverpool is always a positive thing. We want to reach the semi-finals; we know how difficult it will be, but we’re very motivated.”
The tie is a repeat of last season’s round-of-16 meeting, when PSG knocked Liverpool out on penalties.
“Last year, everyone said it was Liverpool, and PSG went through,” the Spaniard said.
This time, it will also see Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike come up against his former club.
The 23-year-old France international has enjoyed an impressive first season in England, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists in 43 appearances.
Ekitike spent a brief spell at PSG between 2023 and 2024 but found minutes hard to come by in a squad featuring Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
“After leaving here, he did very well in Germany and at Liverpool,” Luis Enrique added. “He’s now an international player and has made great progress. He was very young when he was here; he’s improved a lot.”
Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz did not train with the squad on Monday due to injury, but French winger Bradley Barcola did following an ankle problem.
Published on Apr 07, 2026
Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has played down suggestions his side is favourite ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to out-of-form Liverpool.
The English champion, fifth in the Premier League, has suffered 15 defeats across all competitions this season – its most in a single campaign since losing 18 matches in 2014-15.
PSG, meanwhile, leads Ligue 1 and is well placed to defend its Champions League crown. “It’s difficult to talk about Liverpool,” Enrique told reporters on Tuesday. “Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks very well about them.
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“My view is that it’s both the same team and a different team. Everyone is trying to work out who the favourites are, but in this sort of match that means nothing. It will be tough for both teams.
“Showing that we’re still in the running every year and playing against Liverpool is always a positive thing. We want to reach the semi-finals; we know how difficult it will be, but we’re very motivated.”
The tie is a repeat of last season’s round-of-16 meeting, when PSG knocked Liverpool out on penalties.
“Last year, everyone said it was Liverpool, and PSG went through,” the Spaniard said.
This time, it will also see Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike come up against his former club.
The 23-year-old France international has enjoyed an impressive first season in England, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists in 43 appearances.
Ekitike spent a brief spell at PSG between 2023 and 2024 but found minutes hard to come by in a squad featuring Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
“After leaving here, he did very well in Germany and at Liverpool,” Luis Enrique added. “He’s now an international player and has made great progress. He was very young when he was here; he’s improved a lot.”
Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz did not train with the squad on Monday due to injury, but French winger Bradley Barcola did following an ankle problem.
Published on Apr 07, 2026
Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has played down suggestions his side is favourite ahead…