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Welcome to our live coverage of Liverpool's Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie against Galatasaray at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi RAMS Park. A 1-0 defeat in the league phase of the Champions League back in September ultimately didn't prove too damaging to qualification, but as Arne Slot's side enter the knockout stage, they'll be desperate to take a good result back to Anfield for next week's second encounter.
Kick-off is at 5.45pm and you can follow all the latest with us.15:20Paul WheelockAlisson Becker out of Galatasaray vs LiverpoolLiverpool will be without their first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker tonight.But Arne Slot said the Brazilian could return for Sunday's Premier League home clash with Tottenham Hotspur: "There is definitely a chance, yes, as we don’t expect it to be a big thing but it was too much to be available for tomorrow."Alisson was ruled out after suffering a knock during open training shortly before the squad jetted out to Turkey on Monday afternoon.The Brazilian started the defeat to Galatasaray in September but suffered a hamstring injury during the second half that kept him on the sidelines for almost two months and saw him replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili.The Georgian will again deputise in Istanbul but Slot is optimistic Alisson will not have another lengthy spell in the treatment room."Ali was in the session but unfortunately felt something towards the end," said the Liverpool head coach. He’s got so much talent, this kid.”Former Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has been wowed by Rio Ngumoha (Image: Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)15:14Paul WheelockShould Rio Ngumoha start for Liverpool against Galatasaray?
You can read that HERE.Rio Ngumoha applauds the Liverpool fans his star showing in the 3-1 FA Cup victory at Wolves (Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)15:14Paul WheelockWelcome to our Galatasaray vs Liverpool live coverageHello and welcome to our live coverage of Liverpool's trip to Galatasaray in the Champions League.It is the first leg of the round of 16 tie and the second time the clubs have faced each other this season.Back in September Galatasaray won 1-0 thanks to a Victor Osimhen penalty. While a similar result wouldn't be the end of the world for Liverpool tonight, with the second leg at Anfield to come next Wednesday (March 18), they will be determined to take a positive result back to Merseyside.It's a big game for Arne Slot and his players.