Arne Slot reacts to Champions League tie vs Galatasaray

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Liverpool FC were drawn on the “silver side” of the Champions League knock-out bracket with Turkish giants Galatasaray first on the agenda. Add in heavyweight names dotted around the bracket – Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona and others – and it shows just how valuable that seeded status could prove as the tournament wears on Now Arne Slot has reacted to the draw at the AXA this Friday: “Given the possibilities of the draw, we got exactly what we anticipated and that is a tough last-16 draw against an opponent we have faced once already this season,” he reflected to Liverpoolfc.com at the AXA Training Centre immediately following Friday morning’s draw.

“We know in the away leg we will have to perform better than the last time we were in Istanbul back in September. That is our immediate challenge in this tie, especially as we know Galatasaray had such a positive result against Juventus to reach the last 16.” “But the main feeling is excitement because this is what we worked so hard for in the league stage.

We wanted to be here and now we want to make the most of being here.” “We have important games in other competitions before the Champions League comes back around of course, so hopefully when the tie arrives we will be as ready for it as we can be.” Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone? Arne Slot UEFA Champions League