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    Mohamed Salah receives bad news shortly before kick-off in the Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool match The Egyptian forward was informed of the issue as fans inside the Parc des Princes settled into their seats, creating an immediate sense of anticipation and concern around the Anfield faithful. Details of the “bad news” have not been specified, but its timing-so close to the high-profile Champions League clash-is sure to draw scrutiny from supporters and analysts alike. For Liverpool, the last thing Jürgen Klopp needed was another distraction on the eve of such a crucial encounter. The Reds arrive in the French capital seeking a result that could secure their passage to the next round, and any disruption to team morale or game plan could prove costly. Salah’s ability to shrug off personal setbacks and deliver on the biggest stages has long been a hallmark of his career, but the latest development will test his resilience once more. Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, will be eager to capitalise on any Liverpool unease. With star power of their own and a home-ground advantage, they understand that exploiting even the slightest chink in the visitors’ armour could be vital. The pre-match narrative may have shifted, but the 90-minute battle ahead will ultimately determine which club advances.
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    Mohamed Salah receives bad news shortly before kick-off in the Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool match The Egyptian forward was informed of the issue as fans inside the Parc des Princes settled into their seats, creating an immediate sense of anticipation and concern around the Anfield faithful. Details of the “bad news” have not been specified, but its timing-so close to the high-profile Champions League clash-is sure to draw scrutiny from supporters and analysts alike. For Liverpool, the last thing Jürgen Klopp needed was another distraction on the eve of such a crucial encounter. The Reds arrive in the French capital seeking a result that could secure their passage to the next round, and any disruption to team morale or game plan could prove costly. Salah’s ability to shrug off personal setbacks and deliver on the biggest stages has long been a hallmark of his career, but the latest development will test his resilience once more. Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, will be eager to capitalise on any Liverpool unease. With star power of their own and a home-ground advantage, they understand that exploiting even the slightest chink in the visitors’ armour could be vital. The pre-match narrative may have shifted, but the 90-minute battle ahead will ultimately determine which club advances.

    Mohamed Salah will start on the bench for Liverpool on Wednesday, manager Arne Slot has decided. The English giants face Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

    The Egyptian, who is set to leave Anfield at the end of the season, started in Saturday’s 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final loss to Manchester City, missed a penalty and was hauled off early by Slot.

    Florian Wirtz slots in on the right of Liverpool’s attack, while Hugo Ekitike leads theline andDominik Szoboszlai operates just behind. Jeremie Frimpong occupies the right of a five-man defence.

    Captain Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch also come into the XI, while Cody Gakpo must settle for a place among the substitutes once more.
    Liverpool’s campaign has been uneven, yet a deep run in the Champions League remains a realistic target.

    Liverpool were eliminated by PSG at the last-16 stage 12 months ago; that defeat proved a major psychological boost for the Parisians, who went on to win the competition for the first time in their history.

    Paris Saint-Germain line-up: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, João Neves; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratschelia

    Liverpool line-up: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Wirtz, Szoboszlai; Ekitike. 

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