Liverpool fans have criticized a “cocky” PSG star after his bold comments following their team’s 1-0 victory in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night.
The Reds pulled off a surprising win in Paris thanks to Harvey Elliott’s late goal—Liverpool’s only shot on target in a game dominated by PSG, who registered 27 shots, 10 of which were on target.
As the Premier League leaders prepare for the second leg at Anfield on Tuesday, March 11, they’ll hope to defend or extend their advantage. Anfield has a reputation for producing an intense atmosphere on European nights, as Barcelona learned in 2019 when Liverpool overturned a 3-0 deficit with a stunning 4-0 victory.
Despite this, PSG midfielder Vitinha remains confident in his team’s ability to turn things around. Speaking to Canal+, the 25-year-old admitted the loss was tough but remained defiant:
“Everyone saw it. Football is like that, it’s hard to play a game like that, against a team like that. Their only shot, I don’t know… It’s tough, but now we’re going to show what kind of team we are. It’s been a long time since we lost, it’s up to us to show our personality and our strength. We’re going to go there, we’re going to play a great game, we’re going to score, and we’re going to go through, I’m sure of it.”
While PSG fans may appreciate his confidence, Liverpool supporters were far from impressed.
One fan responded: “The arrogance is getting too much now just because you had possession and a few shots on target. The best you’ll get at Anfield is a draw.”
Another added: “Come and win at Anfield? Let’s see.”
A third mocked: “Win at Anfield? Haaa, keep dreaming.”
While a fourth stated: “Liverpool will be a different beast at Anfield. We’ve heard this arrogance from players like Vitinha a million times before.”