Liverpool's Top-Five Hopes Under Threat After PSG Defeat

Liverpool's chances of securing a top-five finish are under pressure after their 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg loss to Paris St-Germain. The Reds face a tough run-in, with the most difficult remaining fixtures among the teams chasing a top-five spot. According to Opta's season predictor, Liverpool have only a 54.9 per cent chance of finishing in the top five. Manager Arne Slot has come under criticism for his tactics, with Jamie Carragher saying he got it "massively wrong" in Paris. Liverpool's recent form has been poor, with just two wins in their last eight games, and they have lost 16 matches in all competitions this season - their most since 2014/15. The Reds currently sit fifth, but Chelsea are only one point behind, while Brentford and Everton are just a win away from catching up. Slot's side will need to bounce back quickly, starting with their game against Fulham on Saturday night, if they are to salvage their season and secure a place in next season's Champions League.