Why are Galatasaray fans banned from Anfield for Champions League clash vs Liverpool
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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballChampions LeagueNeed to knowLiverpool host Galatasaray at Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on WednesdayThere will be no Galatasaray supporters at Anfield for the Champions League clash against Liverpool(Image: YASIN AKGUL, AFP via Getty Images)The reason there are no Galatasaray fans at Anfield for Champions League showdownReason for the fan ban: Galatasaray supporters have been officially banned from attending this fixture following a UEFA disciplinary decision stemming from severe crowd disturbances during their play-off match against Juventus in Turin. The match will officially commence at 8pm GMT as the Reds aim to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Istanbul.UK television coverage: Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, which offer 4K HDR visuals for subscribers.
The broadcast coverage is scheduled to begin precisely at 7pm GMT, providing a full hour of pre-match analysis and build-up.Live stream information: The game can be streamed live via the discovery+ app or website for those with an active TNT Sports subscription. The match will be available to stream live on the Paramount+ app and website, with coverage typically beginning shortly before the 3pm ET kick-off.UK radio coverage: If you are unable to access a screen, live national radio commentary will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.
Local coverage is also available via BBC Radio Merseyside, whilst Liverpool's official website and app will provide a free live audio feed.Liverpool team news: Manager Arne Slot is dealing with several selection headaches, although key midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to lead the charge after his recent European scoring form. However, they must navigate the pressure of Anfield without their vocal "ultras," relying instead on the tactical discipline of manager Okan Buruk.Head-to-head record: Historically, this has proved a challenging fixture for the English side, as Liverpool has won just one of their six previous Champions League encounters against Galatasaray.