PSG are probably the best team Liverpool have played this season Andy Robertson

LIVERPOOL – Fullback Andy Robertson warned that despite Liverpool holding a 1-0 lead and playing at home, they must improve markedly for their March 11 Champions League last-16, second-leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain, whom he said are “probably the best (team) we have played this season”.

The Ligue 1 side thoroughly outplayed the Reds in the first leg at the Parc des Princes on March 5, but were denied repeatedly by goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s brilliance before being sucker punched by a Harvey Elliott goal three minutes from time. It ended PSG’s run of 10 straight wins in all competitions.

Luis Enrique’s men had 28 attempts on goal to Liverpool’s two and hogged 65 per cent of possession, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitting they were very fortunate to secure a favourable result.

Said Robertson: “It’s a game we’re not overly used to in terms of how big the difference in possession was, how many shots they had and how many shots we had...

“It’s going to be a tough game. They showed how good they can be, an exceptional team – probably the best we have played this season.

“We have got the lead, which is important, but we can obviously play better than we did on Wednesday, that’s clear and we will have to play better as we can’t rely on Alisson playing the game of his life every game.”

The Scot added that his team will need to show more initiative and be better without the ball.

Fellow defender Virgil van Dijk said PSG are a world-class team and highlighted their work rate, something French league leaders Les Parisiens have not been renowned for, particularly during previous star-studded iterations which featured the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Said the Reds captain: “I think they are