Arne Slot press conference LIVE - Federico Chiesa decision, Liverpool injury and team news

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Welcome to our live coverage of Liverpool's press conference to preview the Champions League encounter at Galatasaray. Reds boss Arne Slot and a member of his squad will be speaking to the media from 7pm.

Liverpool made the perfect start to their Champions League campaign when they won a five-goal thriller at home to Atletico Madrid 3-2. Reds boss Slot is likely to be asked about the reaction within his squad to that and for the latest team and injury news.

One line of questioning could well surround Federico Chiesa, who marked his call up into Liverpool's Champions League squad by equalising against Palace. Paul Gorst and Ian Doyle will bring you all the updates from the press conference.18:08Mark JonesFederico Chiesa absent from squadYou can bet that Arne Slot will be asked about Federico Chiesa's absence from Liverpool's 21-man squad in Istanbul, with the Italian not making the trip despite being added to the Champions League squad as a replacement for his injured compatriot Giovanni Leoni.Get the latest on Chiesa here.Federico Chiesa of Liverpool FC poses for a portrait during the official UEFA Champions League 2025/26 portrait session (Image: 2025 UEFA)Paul WheelockGood eveningAnd welcome to our live coverage of the Liverpool press conference from Turkey ahead of tomorrow's Champions League match with Galatasaray.