Dutch manager Arne Slot faced a wave of intense media criticism from major sports publications following Liverpool's disappointing 0-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. The press noted that the Parisian defense cleverly exploited this absence, while star player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 'Kvaradona' led the attack. The criticism was directed at Slot's 'surprising' decision to bench Mohamed Salah on the night of the 'Parc des Princes'. In a sarcastic tone, The Sun headlined its report, stating that the 'King's' absence left the Reds toothless, pointing out that Liverpool appeared powerless offensively without Salah.
