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Faltering Liverpool need a big night in Istanbul to revitalise their season
Loss against Galatasaray in September summed up Slot’s struggles, creating a template he is still working to remedy
It is not the first time Liverpool have come to Istanbul looking for unlikely salvation. There is not a final on the line as there was 21 years ago, but a last-16 tie against Galatasaray feels almost as decisive for their season and possibly for the long-term future of Arne Slot, even as he marks his 100th game as manager.
It’s not even the first time Liverpool have come to Istanbul this season: their 1-0 reverse against Galatasaray in September was their second loss in a run of nine defeats in 12 games from which their season has never recovered. They are in much better form now, but will be without Alisson after he suffered a minor problem in training.
Alisson injury not 'a big thing' despite missing Galatasaray
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been ruled out of the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie against Galatasaray through injury – but he could be back for the visit of Tottenham at the weekend.
The 33-year-old Brazilian sustained the injury in a training session shortly before Liverpool flew to Turkey for Tuesday's match at RAMS Park.
Reds boss Arne Slot told a news conference on Monday that Alisson felt minor discomfort and after consultation with the club's medical staff did not travel to Istanbul with the rest of the squad. Liverpool have not disclosed specifics about the injury.
"Ali, of course, was in the session as many people could see, but unfortunately he felt something towards the end of the session," Slot said.
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Alisson Becker and Federico Chiesa fitness update
Arne Slot has provided an update on Alisson Becker and Federico Chiesa after they missed Liverpool’s trip to Galatasaray.
The Brazilian and Italian were absent from the Liverpool squad that travelled out to Turkiye on Monday afternoon for Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg.
Alisson picked up an issue during the session that preceded the Reds’ journey to Istanbul and Chiesa took no part in it due to illness.
“Federico was also not in the session, he felt unwell last night, so that’s why he wasn’t training with us today and not travelling with us,” Slot said at his pre-match press conference.
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