Galatasaray consider legal action against UEFA after Noa Lang Anfield injury | OneFootball

Galatasaray are considering legal action against UEFA after Noa Lang suffered a severe thumb injury at Anfield. According to Turkish-Football.com, the champions are preparing a lawsuit.

Liverpool won 4-0 to reach the quarter-finals through goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Hugo Ekitike and Mohamed Salah, but the night was overshadowed by a late second-half incident.

The 26-year-old Dutch international was stretchered off while receiving oxygen after his hand became trapped between advertising hoardings on the byline. It was suggested the impact nearly severed his thumb, and he underwent emergency surgery at a local hospital immediately after the match.

Lang’s international teammate, described as Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong, said he was told half of a finger had been torn off and that Lang was in extreme pain.

General Secretary Eray Yazgan said the club filed a complaint with UEFA representatives straight after the game, that UEFA have conducted their own checks and that the matter is being evaluated. He added that the club want UEFA to cover Lang’s salary while he is sidelined.

Liverpool staff inspected the scene and early views pointed to a freak accident rather than a negligent hazard. In Türkiye, footage and theories about a gap in the hoardings that trapped his hand have circulated.

From his hospital bed, Lang posted an update, thanked supporters and indicated these things happen.

There is no timeline for his return, leaving a clear gap in Galatasaray’s attack. Liverpool move on to a quarter-final against reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Source: Turkish-Football.com