4. Ryan Gravenberch struggled in the midfield
Dutch international Ryan Gravenberch has been one of Liverpool’s standout performers this season, but he endured a night to forget against PSG. The opening goal stemmed from Ousmane Dembélé finding himself in acres of space in central midfield, with Gravenberch caught out of position.
With Alexis Mac Allister frequently pressing high, Gravenberch was often left alone in the middle. Even when Mac Allister was present, PSG’s midfield trio of Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, and João Neves dominated the battle. The French side controlled the central areas of the pitch throughout the game, exposing Liverpool’s weaknesses in midfield.