Liverpool could be forced to cope without Alisson Becker for a little longer after a fresh injury prediction suggested the Brazilian may not return immediately. The goalkeeper missed the Champions League defeat to Galatasaray earlier this week after suffering discomfort in training. That setback forced Arne Slot to turn to Giorgi Mamardashvili in Istanbul, with … Read more
Arne Slot reached a notable but unwanted milestone as Liverpool fell to a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash. The Reds were beaten in Istanbul, with Mario Lemina scoring the only goal of the game in the seventh minute. It marked Liverpool’s second defeat against … Read more
Giorgio Mamardashvili (5) Started in place of the injured Alisson and while there was little he could do about Gala’s opener, he was lucky to get away with completely misjudging a left-wing cross from Noa Lang. Made a decent save from Davinson Sanchez soon after but never looked convincing, particularly with the ball at his … Read more
(Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Tottenham manager Igor Tudor offered a brief and somewhat evasive response when asked about facing Liverpool following Spurs’ heavy Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The North London club suffered a difficult night in Spain, losing 5-2 at the Metropolitano in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie. Attention quickly … Read more
(Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) The Liverpool hierarchy remains fully behind Arne Slot, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, despite the club’s recent 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. The loss in Istanbul has intensified pressure on the Dutchman during what has been a turbulent second season at Anfield, but the club’s leadership is reportedly … Read more
Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney couldn’t hide his delight as Liverpool slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie on Tuesday night. The early 5.45pm kick-off in Istanbul saw Mario Lemina’s header seal a shock win for the Turks, exposing more cracks in Arne Slot’s side amid a season … Read more
(Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) UEFA have provided an official explanation for the VAR decision that ruled out Ibou Konate’s goal during Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. The Reds thought they had found an equaliser midway through the second half in Istanbul when the ball ended up in the net following a corner. However, … Read more
Jamie Carragher has predicted the entire Champions League knockout stage and revealed which club he believes will win this season’s competition. The CBS Sports pundit made his predictions prior to Tuesday night’s later Round of 16 ties, which saw Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid record thumping 6-1 and 5-2 wins over Atalanta and Tottenham, respectively. Carragher had just watched Galatasaray defeat his beloved Liverpool 1-0, … Read more
Mohamed Salah has reportedly reached a breaking point with Liverpool manager Arne Slot after what he describes as repeated disrespectful treatment following recent matches. Sources close to the Egyptian forward claim that Salah is frustrated by how Slot spoke to him publicly after the last Premier League clash, questioning his effort and commitment in a … Read more
Ex-FIFA referee Keith Hackett has claimed that the officials got a major decision wrong in the Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Liverpool on Tuesday evening. Galatasaray got the better of Arne Slot’s side in the league phase of the competition as they won 1-0 at RAMS Park. The Reds had the chance to avenge that defeat when they … Read more