Galatasaray has 3 players missing vs Liverpool as key change forced after ban
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool will be hoping to claim a first victory over Galatasaray this season at the third attempt, and the Turkish champions have been dealt a big blow ahead of their trip to AnfieldDavinson Sanchez is suspended for Galatasaray in the second leg against Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has work to do if it is to reach the Champions League quarter-finals - but it could be helped by Galatasaray missing a key player in defense.The Reds face the Turkish champions for the third time this season - but the first time at Anfield - on Wednesday, and will need to overturn a 1-0 deficit following last week’s defeat in Istanbul.A meeting with Paris Saint-Germain awaits the winner in the next round, with Arne Slot’s side feeling the pressure after being booed off against Tottenham on Sunday. The 24-year-old has only appeared 10 times for Galatasaray.The visitors though don’t have many injury concerns heading into the game, with goalkeeper Enes Buyuk - who was unlikely to feature in any case - the only other player out.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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We've had our ups and downs in our Champions League journey, but we've also gained a lot of experience. Their biggest goal this year is to succeed in the Champions League.“We've beaten our opponent twice, but those were at home.