Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is backing them to beat PSG in tonight's Champions League opener.

Houllier says the game is worthy of a final.

“It could be like a Champions League final really!" Houllier told the Liverpool Echo. “What is fascinating will be the amount of attacking quality on show, from both teams.

“PSG have Di Maria, Cavani and Mbappe, not to mention Neymar, while Liverpool have Salah, Firmino and Mane. It's an incredible group of players, and there is so much pace on display with the likes of Mbappe and Mane in particular. Both teams have the talent to make it a wonderful game of football."

As well as his spell with Liverpool, Houllier managed PSG between 1985-1988.

“My heart is Liverpudlian, always," he smiles. “Does that answer your question?!"