The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Liverpool outclassed by PSG, Pep v Rosenior + the dawn of De Zerbi
Apr 9, 2026
Dan Kilpatrick, opinionated football writer with sharp takes. Charlie Eccleshare, Athletic reporter offering match observations. Mark Carey, tactics and data analyst breaking down strategy. They dissect PSG’s 2-0 win over Liverpool and Liverpool’s sterile setup. They unpack Atletico’s shock at Camp Nou and the red card fallout. They preview De Zerbi’s Spurs debut and key Premier League fixtures.
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Dan's Mixed Feelings On De Zerbi's Short-Term Impact
- Dan Kilpatrick described his reaction to Roberto De Zerbi's Spurs appointment as “mixed”, expecting anything from survival collapse to a rapid climb.
- He called it a shot in the dark given seven games left and uncertainty over how quickly De Zerbi's style can stick.
Red Card And Set-Piece Delivered Atleti's Camp Nou Win
- Atletico's 2-0 win at the Camp Nou hinged on a red card to Koubasi which immediately led to a free-kick goal and swung momentum despite Barcelona dominating possession afterwards.
- Barcelona still had higher post-red-card possession and xG but the sucker-punch set-piece proved decisive.
PSG Dominance Undermined By Wasteful Finishing
- Paris Saint-Germain dominated Liverpool with 74% possession and 18 shots to Liverpool’s 3, yet finished just 2-0 due to poor finishing and a heroic goalkeeping display from Mammadovili.
- The wastefulness (notably Dembélé's misses) leaves the tie alive for Liverpool despite PSG's clear tactical control and multiple clear chances.