Galatasaray boss makes 'fear' claim and details injury concern for Liverpool - 'Not really that team'

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Arne Slot's side are in Istanbul on Tuesday evening to take on the Turkish title holders in their second game of the Champions League opening stage.While Galatasaray have won all seven domestic games to top the Super Lig, their European campaign opened with a 5-1 thrashing at Eintracht Frankfurt a fortnight ago.And Buruk is not reading too much into Liverpool's dismal showing in losing 2-1 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.READ MORE: Federico Chiesa trains alongside Hugo Ekitike after Liverpool recall as injured striker missingREAD MORE: Arne Slot faces major Hugo Ekitike decision as Liverpool consider defensive overhaul"It's important not to show fear, to show this unity, and to think the same way when we have the ball and when the opponent has the ball," said the Galatasaray boss."They're especially good with the ball, but they're incredibly quick in transition. We'll consider all of this, as well as our opponent's attacking strengths, and take precautions against them."We'll give it our all and try to put the opponent in a difficult situation.

So, instead of focusing on players, we need to look at the team."Galatasaray needs to clearly demonstrate its identity starting tomorrow. That's why I have expectations not from one player, but from all players."Liverpool have played Galatasaray in four previous competitive fixtures, both teams winning one each with two draws.

We really need to show that passion."Crystal Palace and Newcastle United were incredibly passionate in their matches against Liverpool. So, we need to show that passion on the pitch.