As Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool prepare to face each other in a blockbuster Champions League quarter-final, Jérôme Rothen believes that the old hierarchy is gone, and that Paris should ultimately function as such.
Home form gives PSG edge
PSG to host Liverpool in Champions League quarter-final first leg on 8th April, second leg at Anfield a week later.
But that doesn’t mean the Champions League holders can take things easy. Instead, he insists that they should take Arne Slott’s side seriously.
Both sides were title winners last season, but while PSG are making a strong title defense this season, Liverpool find themselves fifth in the Premier League, 21 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Based on that, PSG would be considered favourites, but Rothen is having none of that.
“In the Champions League quarter-finals, there are no small teams anymore,” He said, Relayed by Planet PSG. “We have to respect them and not lower ourselves compared to previous years.”
Liverpool’s European pedigree deserves respect
Despite PSG’s success last season, the gap between the two sides in Europe is still considerable.
Liverpool are one of the Champions League’s top contenders, with six titles to their name and four runner-up finishes. In comparison, PSG have won it once and also finished runner-up once.
In a broader view, Liverpool have 14 European trophies to their name, while PSG’s number is four and that includes the Intertoto Cup. However, they are the new dominant power and Rothen feels they should no longer feel inferior.
“Today, PSG should not feel inferior to these clubs. Because they are now in the same league,” He added.
Rothen predicts high-level Champions League clash
In fact, he is giving PSG the lead ahead of the double-header. But he doesn’t expect it to be an easy game. Instead, he predicts a high-level tie.
“For me, PSG is the favourite, but the gap with Liverpool is not huge. I hope they can get back to last year’s form, controlling every aspect of the game.” He concluded.
His message is clear. Respect Liverpool, fear no one and accept PSG’s position among Europe’s elite. If they do, a worthy quarter-final in the spotlight could be on the way.
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