Liverpool’s victory in Smash-And-Grab at the Parc des Princes was one for the ages.
Harvey Elliott’s late effort in the 87th minute, a few moments after being replaced on the ground, broke the hearts of PSG (not to mention that of David Beckham), the Reds obtaining the booty in full time.
Arne Slot put another management clinic with her changes, while her other arrival in the second half Darwin Nunez (in the 67th minute) provided crucial assistance.
It was just too much for Paul Merson during Sky Sports studio cover of the last triumph of shock from Merseysiders.
Paul Merson Gleeful after the winner of Harvey Elliott
The star of the ex-grandmothers was heard shouting: “Objective! AIM! Woah! ‘While the “incredible” midfielder from Liverpool waged a first effort in the lower left corner beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma.
“It’s incredible” 😮
Paul Merson reacts while the substitute Harvey Elliott puts Liverpool in the 87th minute against PSG! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/0eczrv3c5o
– Sky Sports Football (@Skyfootball) March 5, 2025
Given the context of the absolute domination of the PSG of the match before this decisive moment, you could certainly forgive the sudden explosion.
The title champions of Ligue 1 had a clearly higher share of possession (70.5%), XG and shots, visitors who find it difficult to assert any type of foot in the French capital.
Liverpool won this match? pic.twitter.com/nypf4fkt2e
– Football on TNT SPORTS (@footballontnt) March 5, 2025
A somewhat lucky victory in Paris for Arne Slot’s men, but a welcome advance to take in the leg back in Anfield on March 11.
Arne Slot shared her verdict on the Camée d’Elliott
Week after week, the substitutes of the Dutch head coach continue to have an impact on the field.
The question of Harvey Elliott, of course, is whether or not whether or not the right to present his capacities more regularly from the kick -off.
“Darwin was in a difficult place after the villa match, but he showed again how important he can be. And Harvey, I asked him if he was quite frustrated by me because he only receives five minutes here and there, again tonight, “ Slot said to TNT SPORTS (via BBC Sport).
“It is a compliment for them that they had such an impact, but also for our staff because they have to advance these players. The players arose today. »»
The 21 -year -old Englishman will rightly support that he has proven his value again. Nevertheless, it is always a difficult field to make more minutes when producing Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
No start -up options did much – beyond a presentation subfile against PSG – to justify being abandoned.
Meanwhile, Elliott will have to continue to comply with the remarkably high standards of his head coach in the hope of entering the departure of Liverpool in the near future.
