Liverpool and PSG Lock In Squads for Crucial Paris Clash

Liverpool FC have finalized their travelling group for the high-profile Liverpool vs PSG UCL 2026 quarterfinal first leg in France.

The squad features a strong blend of defensive solidity and attacking firepower, with the return of Alexander Isak providing a timely lift ahead of the encounter.

Liverpool’s selected players are Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Isak, Mac Allister, Salah, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Ekitike, Mamardashvili, Robertson, Woodman, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ngumoha and Misciur.

PSG Opt for Stability With One Notable Absence

Paris Saint-Germain have also confirmed their squad for the fixture, with manager Luis Enrique maintaining consistency in selection.

The only major exclusion is Bradley Barcola, who has recently recovered from injury but is being eased back carefully to avoid any risk ahead of upcoming matches.

PSG’s squad includes Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Beraldo, Marquinhos, Illia Zabarnyi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Gonçalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Vitinha, Kang-In Lee, Lucas Hernandez, Senny Mayulu, Nuno Mendes, Dro Fernández, Lucas Chevalier, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Matvey Safonov, Ibrahim Mbaye, Willian Pacho, João Neves and Renato Marin.

Pressure and Opportunity for Both Sides

Liverpool approached this tie aiming to respond strongly after a difficult outing against Manchester City in domestic competition. The squad depth and attacking options will be key as they look to make an impact away from home.

Meanwhile, PSG entered the contest with confidence and a well-balanced lineup. Even without one of their emerging attacking options, their squad remains packed with quality capable of influencing the game.

Enrique Stresses Focus Over Predictions

Speaking ahead of the match, Luis Enrique shared his perspective on expectations surrounding the clash.

“What will the result be? We’ll see. Last season, we put in one of our best performances, but we lost. Liverpool were favourites, and PSG qualified. There’s no favourite at this stage of the competition. It’s important to look to control what we can control.”

“Liverpool are a very high level team and to think you’re the favourites is the best way to make a mess of things. It’s not important to know who’s the favourite in this competition, in this kind of game. It’s impossible that there’s a favourite. For me, there isn’t one.”

First Leg Could Shape the Tie

The opening leg of this PSG squad vs Liverpool showdown is expected to play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the tie. With both teams carrying quality across all departments, the battle in Paris could set up a dramatic return leg in England.