Eight players could miss Galatasaray vs Liverpool tie as Arne Slot rules out two stars
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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballChampions LeagueLiverpool will be without key players for their Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray, with Arne Slot confirming multiple injury concerns as his side travels to IstanbulLiverpool and Galatasaray will both have to contend with several players being out of action for their Champions League showdown. The Reds are set to journey to Turkey to face the Super Lig team in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday evening.Arne Slot and his team approach the match against Galatasaray following a 3-1 triumph over Wolves in the FA Cup last Friday.The Reds will be eager to depart Istanbul with a win to take back to Anfield for the second leg next week, having suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Turkish side in their previous league encounter.Slot will be forced to play the match against Galatasaray without some crucial players available to Liverpool.
A new setback surfaced this week, and the Duthcman has left some players behind.Liverpool will be missing goalkeeper Alisson Becker for the trip to Galatasaray, with the Brazilian staying in Merseyside after sustaining an injury in training. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageSlot will also be missing Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni, all of whom are still out with long-term injuries.As for Galatasaray, they have a few injury worries to contend with, but there are some players who remain on the sidelines.
Goalkeeper Enes Emre Buyuk is ruled out with a shoulder injury.Defender Arda Unyay is sidelined with injuries and was also not included in the Galatasaray squad submitted to UEFA for the second half of the season.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners.