Liverpool handed Champions League advantage as PSG fixture request denied
Liverpool are set to benefit from Paris Saint-Germain being denied a domestic fixture postponement between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final next month.
The French champions meet Arne Slot’s side on 8 April for the first leg of their last-eight tie.
Luis Enrique’s team previously enjoyed a five-day rest between their last-16 matches against Chelsea.
A scheduled Ligue 1 game against Nantes was moved, allowing the Parisians to comfortably dismantle the Blues 8-2 on aggregate.
Title rivals block fixture change
The European champions were hoping for a similar arrangement for their upcoming clash with title contenders Lens on 11 April.
However, reports from France suggest that Lens will not entertain any requests to reschedule the pivotal league match.
The current Ligue 1 leaders hold a one-point advantage and a game in hand over second-placed Lens, making the fixture crucial for both sides.
Reds seek revenge for last season
The Premier League outfit head into the tie with momentum after a resounding 4-1 aggregate victory over Galatasaray.
They must first navigate a challenging FA Cup quarter-final away against Manchester City just four days before travelling to the French capital.
Despite the gruelling schedule, Slot is relishing the opportunity to face the team that eliminated his squad on penalties last season.
“If you go to latter stages of Champions League then you know one thing for sure – you’re going to face Paris Saint-Germain because they are an incredible team.”
The Dutchman added that last year’s Anfield encounter against the French giants was the best game he has managed in his entire career.
