Ibrahima Konate has lucky escape after humiliating moment vs. Galatasaray
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Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate had a far from convincing moment during his side's 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League, with a mistake that could've cost the team dearly.Ibrahima Konate got away with a huge chance in Liverpool's defeat to Galatasaray(Image: (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images))Liverpool was left frustrated on Tuesday night as they fell to a 1-0 defeat away at Galatasaray in Istanbul in the Champions League, but it could've been worse.The Reds struggled to get to grips with the frantic nature of the match, with 26 shots between the two teams. Speaking after the game, Slot revealed his frustration as he said: "It's always very difficult to talk to referees in situations like that because they have communication with the VAR, so they have to listen to what is being said."If it's correct that the goal was disallowed, which is difficult for me to judge because I heard different opinions from people and it's not completely obvious, so that is already one thing.
But let's say the decision was right, then I was even more frustrated about the fact every free-kick and every corner kick we took, if you only look at Galatasaray players, the referee already gave a free-kick for Galatasaray."If you then look at how much they pulled on Virgil [van Dijk]'s shirt before the ball hit Ibou [Konate]'s arm, then it's safe to say we were not the only one impressed by the atmosphere here today."It was ultimately a frustrating evening for Liverpool, but a one-goal deficit at Anfield is more than enough for the Reds to overturn in the second leg. The home crowd will be hoping to have a similar impact to those at RAMS Park, but Liverpool can't afford to give away any gifts like Konate almost did.READ MORE: Tottenham goalkeeper endures Loris Karius-esque nigtmare before Champions League humiliationREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard rates Liverpool's chances of winning seventh Champions League"I don't think they had a lot of chances in the second half, did they?" Slot added on taking a 1-0 defeat into the second leg.
They scored five against Juventus here at home, so that tells you what they're capable of."We've had very good chances, one-on-one to the goalkeeper and unfortunately couldn't score. It is played at Anfield and our fans can create a similar atmosphere."I don't think it's possible that if I look at the last two games that so many things can go against us as happened in the last two games, although sometimes I question that if I look at this season.