The Reds boss confessed that his team were "ripped apart" by the European champions in Wednesday's (08.04.26) quarter-final first leg but it still hopeful of his players producing a turnaround in next week's return leg at Anfield.

Slot said: "If you reflect on the whole game I think we are lucky with only losing 2-0. I think it was very good for us we are still in the tie, we can bring them to Anfield and we know how good Anfield can be for us.

"But of course you think you can do better. We were in survival mode for large parts of the game but maybe also the period of the season we are in, we are in survival mode.

"They [PSG] have pace from everywhere all over the pitch, wherever you look you see incredible pace.

"[Achraf] Hakimi and [Nuno] Mendes are an unbelievable attacking threat - they don't even sprint, it is a level above sprinting and you have to cope with that.

"Usually players like Jeremie [Frimpong] and Milos [Kerkez] are better equipped to cope than out-and-out wingers, but the moments we tried to press them, we are ripped apart.

"Every tactic has been tried over here, but the result is always the same, with Paris Saint-Germain blowing the opponent away.

"They were the better team. We didn't give up and that is why we still have a chance. They kept us alive by not scoring a few open chances."

Slot also issued a rallying cry to Liverpool supporters to help the team to another memorable comeback in next week's second leg.

The coach said: "We will hopefully show a different game at Anfield. If you want to press really aggressive, then fans can be really helpful, the atmosphere really loud.

"It is clear and obvious we will not play the same tactic as we played tonight, but football has shown so many times that anything is impossible

"In football, there are red cards, penalties and don't forget that Anfield can do a lot.

"Our fans do make a big difference for us, but that is also needed because it was completely clear today we need our fans more than ever."