Galatasaray star suspended for Liverpool second leg after late Champions League incident
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Davinson Sanchez will miss Galatasaray's trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 tie, a major boost for Arne Slot after a 1-0 lossDavinson Sanchez was booked for a challenge on Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike(Image: Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)Liverpool was humiliated by Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday, but did receive a late boost after defender Davinson Sanchez received a costly yellow card.In a repeat of the group phase fixture earlier this season, Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 at home in the Champions League. However, Liverpool were second-best all night, but Sanchez will miss the second leg.READ MORE: Liverpool gets instant VAR verdict after Champions League goal controversy against GalatasarayREAD MORE: Liverpool quartet questioned over 'awful' Galatasaray goal in Champions LeagueSanchez, who previously played for Tottenham before joining Galatasaray, was shown a late yellow card for a challenge on Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike.
However, the Turkish club has now beaten Liverpool twice this season, and has a small lead to defend at Anfield.Galatasaray may have won 1-0, but it could have been much worse for Liverpool on the night. Ibrahima Konate had a game to forget, shaky in defense throughout the 90 minutes.Galatasaray dominated Liverpool for parts of the first legIt was also a difficult atmosphere for Liverpool to handle, something that Galatasaray is known for.
Ekitike had Liverpool's best chance in the second half, after Florian Wirtz missed two opportunities toward the start of the game.Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock credited Galatasaray's educated performance. They made things so uncomfortable for Liverpool tonight," he said to BBC Radio 5 Live."You never know who is going to turn up for Liverpool on the night, but Arne Slot will be disappointed."Florian Wirtz missed two big opportunities for Liverpool against Galatasaray(Image: (Photo by Burak Kara - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images))Liverpool had more shots than Galatasaray and also had a goal ruled out.