Liverpool’s Growing Pains Under Slot Demand Swift Solutions
Liverpool’s bright start to the campaign has been checked by successive defeats against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. Arne Slot insisted after the loss in Istanbul that “we are not so far off the level,” but the evidence suggested otherwise. His side remain Premier League leaders, yet the...
Liverpool Face Harsh Lessons in Arne Slot's Second Season
Istanbul setback highlights deeper concerns
Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Galatasaray was more than just another bad night in Europe. Fireworks outside the team hotel were disruptive, but the bigger noise came inside the stadium where Arne Slot’s side slipped to a second straight loss. The Premier...
Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool - Champions League Man of the Match
Alisson Becker - Liverpool FC
On a night when Liverpool were undone in the cauldron of Istanbul, it was their Brazilian number one who again emerged as the side’s most reliable performer. Even though Alisson Becker was forced off with an injury just before the hour...
Galatasaray Edge Liverpool in High-Stakes UEFA Champions League Clash
Galatasaray overcame Liverpool 1-0 on a pulsating night in Istanbul that underlined just how unforgiving the UEFA Champions League can be. A first-half penalty from Victor Osimhen proved decisive at RAMS Park, as the Turkish champions capitalised on their opportunities and showed resilience against the Premier...
Galatasaray 1 - 0 Liverpool - CL Player Ratings
The Champions League’s return after a successful win against visiting Atletico Madrid, saw Liverpool travel to Istanbul where an encounter with Galatasaray was undertaken in one of the most intimidating stadiums in the world
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 8.0
The giant...
Galatasaray vs Liverpool: Arne Slot Makes Four Changes for Champions League Clash
Off the back of Saturday's shock defeat to Crystal Palace, Liverpool fans will be hoping for a positive reaction from Arne Slot's side against Galatasaray.
The Dutchman is expected to make a number of changes to his starting lineup as he continues to juggle...
Victor Osimhen Fitness Call Looms Ahead of Galatasaray’s Champions League Test
Liverpool’s preparations for their Champions League trip to Istanbul could hinge on whether Victor Osimhen is declared fit to play. Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk confirmed that a final assessment on the striker’s availability will be made today, with his involvement set to shape one...
Galatasaray vs Liverpool – Champions League Preview
Date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Venue: RAMS Park, Istanbul
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Liverpool head to Istanbul in game-week two of the Champions League, seeking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season at Selhurst Park. Arne Slot’s side saw their perfect domestic record ended in the 97th minute against...
Liverpool Forward Hugo Ekitike Determined to Move Past Costly Red Card
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has publicly admitted that his red card in the Carabao Cup was “not smart”, expressing regret over the incident that left him suspended for the weekend’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old watched from home as his side...
Liverpool Face Galatasaray in Champions League Without Federico Chiesa
Liverpool’s preparations for their Champions League clash with Galatasaray took an unexpected twist when Federico Chiesa was left out of the 21-man squad for the trip to Istanbul. The Italian international had only just been added to the European roster following Giovanni Leoni’s season-ending ACL injury,...
