A former Liverpool recruitment analyst reveals what the club looked for when signing Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota

The Reds begin their knockout phase with a trip to the Parc des Princes having topped the league stage of the competition. Arne Slot will feel his side have been somewhat unfortunate with the draw, as the French champions represent one of the strongest sides in the competition at the moment.

Lineups and latest team news updates from Paris St-Germain vs Liverpool in the Champions League as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Diogo Jota start.

If Gakpo were to miss out, then Diogo Jota could lead the attack for Liverpool against PSG with Luis Diaz out wide. Darwin Nunez is another option, while Slot has also played the likes of midfielder Curtis Jones in a more advanced role at times of late in tough games away from home.

Keith Hackett reacted to Stuart Attwell's decision to give a free-kick to Liverpool vs Newcastle despite Diogo Jota being through on goal.

Liverpool face a critical Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, but their preparations have been thrown into uncertainty with fresh doubts over Cody Gakpo’s availability. As Arne Slot’s side heads to Paris, crucial selection decisions must be made to navigate injuries and suspensions.

Jota and Nunez trail their teammates in a series of attacking statistics – at a time when Mohamed Salah needs help, he isn’t getting any

As Liverpool prepare for their pivotal UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, the focus has been distinctly on the available personnel. In the wake of a hard-fought series of matches, including a particularly bruising encounter with Everton, Liverpool’s lineup bears the scars of a demanding fixture list.