Turkish FA chief aims pointed swipe at Liverpool ahead of Champions League meeting

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Arne Slot will lead Liverpool into a challenging Champions League group stage(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool are not the all-conquering side they once were, according to Turkish football chief Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu.

The Reds are set to take on Turkish giants Galtasaray in this season’s Champions League stage.

Arne Slot’s head into this year’s competition as Premier League champions, having spent nearly £450m in the summer bolstering the side at the Dutchman’s disposal.



Of course, it hurts to see Turkish teams in Pot 4, but when you look at it, Galatasaray is better than the teams in Pots 2 and 3.

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“I believe Galatasaray will make it to the Top 16.

He said: "On a personal note, it is always nice to play against a Dutch team in PSV Eindhoven, a team that won the league title two years in a row.

Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu has fired a warning to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

How will Liverpool do in the Champions League?

We have a very busy schedule coming up, both domestically and in Europe, but we are excited and ready for the challenges ahead."

Liverpool kick off their Champions League campaign on Wednesday, September 17 as they welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield.

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