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Rival manager claims no favourite ahead of Liverpool Champions League tie

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Liverpool Set for PSG Test as Luis Enrique Issues Clear MessageLiverpool’s European campaign gathers pace at precisely the moment their domestic form has begun to falter. A resounding 4-0 victory ov...

Rival manager claims no favourite ahead of Liverpool Champions League tie Liverpool Set for PSG Test as Luis Enrique Issues Clear Message Liverpool’s European campaign gathers pace at precisely the moment their domestic form has begun to falter. A resounding 4-0 victory over Galatasaray secured safe passage into the Champions League quarter-finals, yet the reward is a meeting with Paris Saint-Germain, guided by Luis Enrique, a coach who understands both the weight of expectation and the fine margins at this level. Luis Enrique Assesses Liverpool Challenge For Luis Enrique, familiarity breeds respect rather than comfort.

His PSG side edged past Liverpool on penalties at the same stage last season, and those memories remain vivid. He said: “Liverpool holds good memories for us, of course. I remember last year.

“Liverpool were the best team in Europe at that stage; they were playing incredible football. “We’re looking forward to this quarter-final, first in Paris, then in Liverpool. “I’m fortunate to have an incredible team and intelligent players.

They know that in this type of game, there are no favorites. It’ll be very positive for us to play these two games. ” There is a clarity in that assessment.