Alisson Becker admits Liverpool’s Premier League focus last term affected CL bid

Finishing top of their Champions League group did the Reds no favours as they were handed a last-16 draw against PSG, who went on to win the competition.

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is confident they can challenge for the Premier League and Champions League this season (Adam Davy/PA)

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker admits Liverpool’s focus on winning the Premier League last season may have cost them when it came to their European exit to Paris St Germain.

Finishing top of their Champions League group did the Reds no favours as they were handed a last-16 draw against Luis Enrique’s team, who went on to win the competition.