Damaging night for Liverpool as Galatasaray win amid double injury woe

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Victor Osimhen's first-half penalty gave Galatasaray a 1-0 win over Liverpool on a disastrous night for Arne Slot's side, who suffered back-to-back losses for the second time under the Dutchman.It was an evening which saw more defensive errors at the back for Liverpool, multiple big chances wasted too - plus a double injury blow to goalkeeper Alisson and striker Hugo Ekitike - as Galatasaray won their first Champions League home game in seven years. Liverpool's response was better.

Image: Galatasaray's Wilfried Singo celebrates after a penalty kick for Liverpool is overturned following a VAR check There would be no late drama this time for Slot's side, who have now hit a real bump in the road.Liverpool's issues in fullThe best ability is availability - and Liverpool now could be stretched in terms of numbers. Alisson limping off and missing the Chelsea game is a big worry having been crucial in Liverpool's slender victories not just at the start of this season, but also in their Premier League title campaign last season.Liverpool felt Hugo Ekitike's absence in the loss at Crystal Palace at the weekend and him limping off is another big blow, especially with Alexander Isak not 100 per cent fresh and with just one goal in five games.With both injuries, Chelsea away at the weekend looks harder - even given Enzo Maresca's side's own problems.Liverpool look vulnerable at the back.

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