Liverpool face PSG in the Champions League last 16 with key stars risking suspension.
Ibrahima Konate, Alexis Mac Allister, and Andy Robertson could miss the second leg. Harvey Elliott also faces a ban if booked in Paris.
According to Jack Lusby ( via This is Anfield ), UEFA rules keep yellow cards from the league phase active in the knockouts. Konate, Robertson, and Elliott each have two bookings.
Mac Allister, who missed the Girona match, will be suspended if booked again. Yellow cards only reset after the quarter-finals, leaving these players at risk.
Liverpool must balance aggression and caution against PSG’s dangerous attack. Officials’ inconsistent decisions have frustrated Liverpool throughout the tournament. Several controversial bookings placed key players under suspension threats.
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Liverpool stars to receive suspension, if not cautioned
Seven other Liverpool players have received one booking in the Champions League. They include Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Nunez. Kostas Tsimikas and injured duo Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton are also on the list.
Despite PSG finishing 15th in the league phase, they pose a serious threat. PSG’s pace and finishing demand Liverpool’s full defensive focus. Liverpool’s dominant European run faces a major test against elite opposition.
Arne Slot must manage his Liverpool squad stars carefully to avoid excessive suspensions. He may substitute key players if they receive early bookings. The second leg at Anfield could be decisive, making squad availability crucial.
More matches increase suspension risks, punishing successful teams. Clubs must prepare for these challenges while maintaining their competitiveness.
Liverpool need a disciplined but aggressive approach in Paris. A strong away result will boost their quarter-final hopes.
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