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'Crazy' - Alan Shearer couldn't believe what he saw Liverpool do against Galatasaray

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Tue 30 September 2025 22:20, UK Liverpool lost 1-0 away at Galatasaray in the Champions League, following on from their 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid in their first Champions League match, but they looked a shell of their best selves against Galatasaray.



Credit: ImagoAlan Shearer slams Liverpool for ‘crazy’ decisionsSpeaking on Amazon Prime’s coverage of the match, co-commentator Alan Shearer blasted Liverpool for how they played in the first half. Shearer said: “They work so hard to get the ball back and give it away so easily.

Giving the ball away again in another crazy situation.Liverpool are in trouble in Turkey! 👀Osimhen has fired the hosts into an early lead from the penalty spot after Szoboszlai committed a foul inside the box 😬 pic.twitter.com/AMSHgRK5vU— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) September 30, 2025 View Tweet MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES “It’s a crazy position, Szobszlai is beaten too easily one vs one, then they get the ball back and give it straight back to Galatasaray and give a free kick away in a dangerous position,” he continued.“How many times are Liverpool going to do it? They get the ball and give it straight back to them, you’ve got to take care of the ball, you can’t keep making silly mistakes or they’re going to get punished.”Alan Shearer sees more of the same errors in the second halfShearer’s disbelief continued in the second half with the ex-Newcastle United striker slamming Konate for an error in the lead-up to a Victor Osimhen chanceShearer went on to say: “I just cannot believe these basic errors they are giving away, I mean that is schoolboy stuff.”Ibrahima Konate vs GalatasarayStatBig chances missed1Inaccurate passes8Inaccrate long balls5Duels won0Fouls2Ibrahima Konate had a poor game (Fotmob)Liverpool had failed to win on their previous two visits to the Turkish giants, and the hostile atmosphere may have got the better of Slot’s side on this occasion too.Whatever the reason for Liverpool’s poor showing, Slot will know his side need to vastly improve if they’re to avoid an unprecedented three losses in a row under the Dutchman’s leadership.