“Dugarry anticipates PSG’s stroll against Liverpool in the Champions League.”

The clash between PSG and Liverpool promises to be the biggest battle of this stage of the Champions League, but for Christian Dugarry, former French international forward, the tie may be practically resolved even before the second leg. The duel at the Parc des Princes, scheduled for this Wednesday, will, in his view, be a true “carnage” for the English side.

Dugarry, known for his frankness and experience at top clubs like Bordeaux, Milan, Barcelona, and Marseille, did not hold back in his criticism of Liverpool during the Rothen s’enflamme program on RMC Sport. “It’s going to be a walk in the park; they will decide the tie right in the first game. The difference in level is colossal. Have you seen Liverpool play? They have no legs, they play at a very slow pace, they have nothing, despite having good players,” he stated emphatically.

The scenario presented by the former world champion is alarming for the Reds, who are going through a negative phase in the Premier League. “They are in a catastrophic situation. They have 10 losses since the start of the season in the Premier League,” Dugarry added, also highlighting the contrast with PSG, who “play with intensity and seem to be on another planet.”

Liverpool arrives at this clash weakened, sitting in fifth place in the English league and still digesting a heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in an FA Cup match. Meanwhile, PSG, despite fluctuations in Ligue 1, seems to be hitting its stride for European competition, boasting a squad full of stars and a very aggressive dynamic on the field.

This encounter promises to be decisive for both teams’ aspirations in the Champions League, but according to Dugarry, Liverpool lacks the means to counter Parisian favoritism. If what has been said proves true, PSG could deliver an almost definitive blow in the first leg, turning the home game into a true nightmare for the English side.

With such disparity pointed out by the former forward, Liverpool fans are left hoping for a miraculous reaction, while PSG supporters eagerly await a spectacle that could showcase an overwhelming display of strength from the French club in this edition of the Champions League. Wednesday will certainly leave its mark on European football.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.