Joao Neves Reveals Detailed Breakdown of PSG’s Plan to Stop Liverpool’s Attack | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain know they have a challenging task ahead, but midfielder Joao Neves shared how they plan to execute their tactics to get a positive result against Liverpool on Wednesday night at the Parc des Princes.

Liverpool have been in top form this season, but after a weekend off, they’ll enter their Champions League first-leg clash against PSG either well-rested or slightly out of rhythm.

Before turning their attention to Europe, Liverpool stayed sharp with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United at Anfield on Wednesday. PSG, meanwhile, looked dominant over the weekend, cruising to a 4-1 victory over LOSC Lille, with all four goals coming in the first half.

Joao Neves talks about defending against Liverpool

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On Tuesday, Neves shared PSG’s tactical plan to contain a Liverpool attack that will make the Ligue 1 side pay if they make any mistakes over the 90 minutes.

“The best way to defend against these players is to have the ball,” Neves said (h/t PSG.fr). “One of our strategies is to get the ball, keep it and try to play quality football. We’re going to try to cut off possession and keep the ball as much as possible. As a team, I think we’re better. Every detail counts in this kind of match, every duel is important to make a difference.”

Arne Slot and his team head into this match unbeaten in their last five, with three wins and two draws. On the other hand, Luis Enrique and his squad are on a 10-match winning streak and haven’t lost in 22 games across all competitions.