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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Steven Gerrard blasts Arne Slot for bizarre Liverpool-PSG claim: ‘A body blow for the fans’

Arne Slot in his Champions League pre-match press conference this week - (Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Steven Gerrard has blasted Arne Slot for suggesting that Liverpool’s Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain last season contributed to the club winning the Premier League.

Under fresh criticism following Saturday’s stoppage-time defeat to Bournemouth, Reds manager Slot argued in Tuesday’s press conference that his squad were aided in their pursuit of domestic success by their European failure, which saw eventual champions PSG emerge victorious on penalties at Anfield.

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