Galatasaray vs Liverpool live: Champions League last 16 team news after Reds suffer Alisson injury blow
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Alexis Mac Allister and Arne Slot speak ahead of Champions league first leg at GalatasarayLiverpool travel to Istanbul to face Galatasaray in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie this evening, with Arne Slot’s side hoping for a potentially vital win as they look to put one foot in the quarter-finals. Slot has steadied the ship somewhat since the Reds’ 1-0 loss at Rams Park in the competition’s league phase in September, and while they won’t retain the Premier League title this term, Liverpool remain contenders for both the FA Cup and the Champions League as the Dutchman looks to add to his success at Anfield.
And while the Reds have produced disappointing performances against the likes of Wolves and Nottingham Forest of late, they’ll know that they have the ability to string results together and go far in this competition as they look to take a step towards the quarter-finals at the home of the Turkish league leaders. Follow all the latest build-up, team news and updates from Rams Park below: Galatasaray vs Liverpool predicted line-upsGalatasaray XI: Cakir; Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina; Sane, Sara, Yilmaz; Osimhen.Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.Jack Rathborn10 March 2026 15:00Galatasaray vs Liverpool team newsFor Liverpool, there are no new injury concerns after the win over Wolves, though Alisson will be sidelined after suffering discomfort following the club’s open training session on Monday.
Star man Victor Osimhen will likely lead the attack, supported by Baris Alper Yilmaz.Jack Rathborn10 March 2026 14:45Liverpool suffer injury blow as key player is ruled out of Champions League clash with GalatasarayLiverpool will be without key goalkeeper Alisson Becker for their Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray in Istanbul, after the Brazil international sustained an injury during training.The setback means the Reds' first-choice stopper did not travel with the squad, marking another blow in a season already hampered by fitness issues.Alisson reportedly experienced minor discomfort following Monday morning's session at the AXA Training Centre, prompting a decision to avoid any further risk. He has already missed nine matches this season through injury.Jack Rathborn10 March 2026 14:30The unanswered Liverpool question that will define Arne Slot’s reignArne Slot’s critics in the Liverpool fanbase may suggest he shouldn’t bring up this club landmark, but history indicates not doing so would have been a greater surprise.