Liverpool continued their unfortunate streak with a 0-1 loss to Galatasaray in the second round of the Champions League group stage. Following the match, coach Arne Slot admitted to errors.
Traveling to the hostile environment of Istanbul, the "Red Brigade" not only dropped points (losing 0-1, Osimhen 18') but also lost key player Alisson Becker to injury – a huge blow ahead of the crucial Premier League clash with Chelsea this weekend.
Notably, a controversial penalty incident where Baris Yilmaz lightly collided with Dominik Szoboszlai proved to be a turning point, significantly affecting Liverpool's mindset. Despite controlling possession for most of the match, the visitors failed to create many clear chances, especially in the second half when Galatasaray played tightly and deliberately disrupted the game's rhythm.