Arne Slot questioned for head scratching tactical decision during Galatasaray vs Liverpool

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Tue 30 September 2025 20:52, UK Liverpool head to Istanbul in an attempt to avoid losing back-to-back games following their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.Liverpool’s 2-1 loss against Crystal Palace was a small bump in what has otherwise been a perfect start for Arne Slot’s side. Hugo Ekitike returned to Liverpool’s lineup after some bold comments in the build-up to the match, with Alexander Isak falling to the bench.Credit: ImagoPat Nevin questions Arne Slot’s Dominik Szoboszlai decisionAlso returning to the lineup following Saturday’s Crystal Palace defeat was Jeremie Frimpong, who has been deployed as a right winger by Slot.

BBC Sport’s Pat Nevin questioned the choice to play Frimpong as a right winger and Dominik Szoboszlai at right back against the Turkish giants. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nevin said: “That decision to play Szoboszlai at right back and not Frimpong – he has been attacked twice, done for pace and has given away a penalty.”Szoboszlai was targeted with balls in behind to Baris Yilmaz, coming the Hungarian’s way a lot early in the match.

Wayne Rooney’s comments may offer Arne Slot a fix to his problemFormer Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was concerned about Florian Wirtz disrupting the balance of Slot’s Liverpool side. Dominik Szoboszlai stats at right back vs ArsenalGoals1Pass accuracy90%Chances created1Passes into final third10Defensive actions14Dominik Szoboszlai played well at right back against Arsenal (Fotmob)That would allow Slot to then shift Szoboszlai in the number 10 area, with Frimpong returning to his more familiar right-back position.