UCL Debrief: Liverpool through, Spurs & Newcastle out
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Premier League performance in Europe
I do think that there is a bit of arrogance around the Premier League. You go into some of these games and you think you can just go out and run all over the top of them, and then you quickly realize when you come out against some of these teams that they can hit you on the counter-attack.
Liverpool FC inconsistency
It's a toss of a coin every week which Liverpool is going to turn up. I think that's the feeling at the moment. It's how do they motivate themselves? It's almost like at times the game becomes too easy.
Tactical style differences
I think the Champions League is the opposite [of the Premier League], and we're loving it at the moment. It is a bit more cautious, a bit more men behind the ball, possession-based, slow build-ups in the Premier League, whereas the Champions League is the opposite.
Champions League quarter-final predictions
They're facing the best side in Europe in PSG, but when your second leg is at Anfield, I'd never write Liverpool out of any game.
Liverpool tactical analysis
You're taking away his [Szoboszlai's] best skill set and you're asking him to do it from 60 yards further behind the pitch. He needs to be playing in that higher or that more forward advanced position.
Premier League quality
I actually find City a little bit boring to watch at times, although they come up with brilliant moments, which are great. Liverpool are kind of hit and miss. So it's difficult to really hang your hat on the Premier League being top-notch at the moment.
Harry Kane career longevity
Harry Kane's game was never based on pace. He's strong, he holds up the ball well, he's smart, he can adapt his game. This player has got many, many more years at the top.
Newcastle United Champions League exit
Newcastle were pummeled by Barcelona for one half of football. And yet Newcastle gave such a good account of themselves.
Liverpool vs Galatasaray reaction
From start to finish, I think we played the game I was hoping for. The players were hoping for and the fans were hoping for. Almost the perfect game from us, but also from our fans.
Tottenham team selection
I think Richarlison comes back in. I mean this in a good way, Richarlison's a nuisance, isn't he? You don't want to play against him.
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