Daniel Sturridge says Arne Slot did something so 'strange' during Galatasaray vs Liverpool
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Wed 1 October 2025 8:15, UK Liverpool fell to a shock 1-0 defeat away at Galatasaray in their second Champions League fixture of the season.Liverpool’s 1-0 loss to Galatasaray saw Arne Slot’s side lose their second consecutive game after losing 2-1 to Crystal Palace on Saturday. Arne Slot’s tactics were questioned by Pat Nevin, who felt the decision to play Jeremie Frimpong at right wing backfired.
Credit: ImagoDaniel Sturridge highlights ‘strange’ tactics from Arne SlotSpeaking on Amazon Prime’s coverage of Liverpool’s loss, Daniel Sturridge echoed the sentiments of Nevin regarding Slot’s tactics. Sturridge talked about Slot’s set-up on the right-hand side, saying: “I think tonight was a moment where he thought he could give some players a game.
“Like Frimpong playing in the right wing position and Szoboszlai playing in the right-back position, which I thought was strange when I look at it, as Frimpong was brought in as a right back.” MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Szoboszlai was caught out numerous times early on, and it was his trailing arm that caught Baris Yilmaz, leading to Galatasaray’s penalty, which Osimhen converted.Arne Slot overcomplicates as summer business fails to repay investmentSlot looked to rotate his side after their poor showing at Crystal Palace on Saturday, but the Dutchman’s fixes backfired on him.Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, and Conor Bradley were all dropped after the performance, but their replacements flattered to deceive. Jeremie Frimpong vs GalatasarayStatPass accuracy74%Successful dribbles0/1Accurate crosses1/6Accurate long balls0/1Dispossessed2Jeremie Frimpong was poor against Galatasaray (Fotmob)Florian Wirtz continues to falter as the 22-year-old adjusts to life after his move from Bayer Leverkusen, with Hugo Ekitike being the only summer addition to prove his worth early on.