Liverpool vs Galatasaray – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Liverpool welcome Galatasaray to Anfield on Wednesday night, aiming to overcome a one-goal deficit and secure their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

The Reds arrive at this decisive second leg following a frustrating 1–1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, where a late equaliser left them fifth in the Premier League table. In Europe, Arne Slot’s side faces a familiar challenge; they have lost both of their visits to RAMS Park this season by a 1–0 scoreline, including last week’s first leg.

Despite these setbacks, Liverpool boast an exceptional home record against Turkish opposition, winning five of their last six such encounters while keeping five clean sheets. Historically, the Reds have progressed from nine of their 13 European ties after losing the away first leg 1–0.

Galatasaray travel to Merseyside in a commanding position as they look to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2013. Okan Buruk’s side enters the match in imperious domestic form, having won their last five matches, including a clinical 3–0 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir at the weekend.

The Turkish champions have already proven they can nullify Liverpool’s attack, recording two of their only three European clean sheets from the last 33 games against the Reds this season. However, their record in England is a major concern, with just one victory in 12 previous away trips.

Liverpool vs Galatasaray – Match preview and team news

Team News

Liverpool

Arne Slot has confirmed that Ibrahima Konaté is “completely fit” and ready to start after missing the weekend draw through hamstring discomfort. However, Joe Gomez is a doubt after being unable to train on Tuesday.

The Reds remain without club-record signing Alexander Isak, as well as Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, and Giovanni Leoni. Notably, Mohamed Salah is one goal away from becoming the first African player to reach 50 Champions League goals.

Galatasaray

The visitors will be without suspended defender Davinson Sánchez, while Enes Buyuk remains sidelined with a shoulder injury. Abdulkerim Bardakci and Ismail Jakobs are likely to return to the backline.

Notably, Victor Osimhen—who has seven goals in nine European appearances this term—is one goal involvement away from becoming the most productive Nigerian player in Champions League history.

Form

Liverpool

Liverpool approach this encounter with every subsequent fixture feeling less like a test of skill and more like a test of nerves, having won only one of their last four matches across all competitions.

The return of Alisson Becker in goal provides a significant boost to a defence that has struggled to kill off games recently. Notably, none of Liverpool’s last 30 Champions League matches have ended in a draw, with the Reds recording 21 wins in that span.

Galatasaray

Galatasaray are in excellent form, having won their last five matches across all competitions while keeping three consecutive clean sheets. Despite their domestic dominance, the “Cimbom” have a poor European away record, losing 20 of their last 25 road trips in the Champions League proper.

Significantly, they have not drawn any of their last 14 matches, highlighting a high-stakes “win or lose” approach under Okan Buruk.

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike

Galatasaray Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Cakir; Sallai, Singo, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina; Yilmaz, Sara, Lang; Osimhen

How to Watch Liverpool vs Galatasaray?

The match will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports. Coverage begins ahead of the 20:00 kick-off.

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