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I played for Liverpool and Galatasaray - one person could be affected by famous atmosphere

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Liverpool face Galatasaray in their second Champions League game of the season on Tuesday night, with one former star who played for both clubs giving his opinion on the fixtureA former Liverpool and Galatasaray star has warned that the ferocious home crowd in Istanbul could sway the officials during Tuesday evening's Champions League showdown. However, he has raised concerns that match officials could be intimidated by the raucous noise.READ MORE: Alan Shearer pinpoints Liverpool 'big concern' after summer transfer disasterREAD MORE: Liverpool handed new Premier League title twist as Arsenal truth becomes clearerSaunders suggested a draw would be a good result for Liverpool, despite confidently declaring that not a single Galatasaray player would get into their starting XI.Speaking to BestBettingSites.com, the ex-Wrexham and Wolves manager said: "Liverpool's players have played in huge games before.



I played there sometimes and we couldn't see the pitch under the yellow and red. It's the same size pitch.

It's all psychological, so put it out of your mind."The only worry is the referee getting wrapped up in the atmosphere and having a bad game, but that's the only way it can get to you in a way you can't control. There's not a Galatasaray player who would get into Liverpool's starting XI."Slot has rotated his squad on a number of occasions in recent weeks and is likely to do so again against Galatasaray.