Following Liverpool's Champions League exit to Paris St-Germain, Arne Slot expressed his disappointment in the team's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The Reds had 1.92 Expected Goals but failed to score, a recurring issue this season. Slot noted, "Unfortunately, it's one of the many examples of this season where we weren't able to score from the many chances we had." Liverpool's xG conversion rate in the Champions League has been underwhelming, with the team scoring 24 goals from 27.8xG.
However, in the Premier League, their goals total is only 0.65 below their xG total. The team has struggled with converting big chances, with 59 missed out of 86 clear-cut openings. Injuries have also plagued the team, with Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Alisson missing significant time. Slot has also been critical of VAR decisions, citing several instances where the team has been unfairly treated.
Despite the setbacks, Slot remains optimistic about the team's future, citing the quality of young players like Ryan Gravenberch, Ekitike, and Wirtz. With six games left in the Premier League campaign, Slot needs to secure a top-five finish to guarantee a Champions League spot for next season.