Champions League: Slot warns Liverpool about Galatasaray
Arne Slot has admitted that Liverpool face a serious challenge after being drawn against Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish giants were hoping
Arne Slot has admitted that Liverpool face a serious challenge after being drawn against Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Turkish giants were hoping for a favourable opponent in Tottenham Hotspur during Friday's draw but were eventually paired with the Premier League champions.
Liverpool already know what to expect. The Reds lost 1-0 in Istanbul earlier this season during the league phase, when Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored the winning goal from the penalty spot.
Reacting to the draw, Slot admitted Liverpool had expected a difficult opponent at this stage.
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“Given the possibilities of the draw, we got exactly what we anticipated and that is a tough last-16 draw against an opponent we have faced once already this season,” he said as per Liverpoolfc.com.
“We know in the away leg we will have to perform better than the last time we were in Istanbul back in September. That is our immediate challenge in this tie, especially as we know Galatasaray had such a positive result against Juventus to reach the last 16.
“But the main feeling is excitement because this is what we worked so hard for in the league stage. We wanted to be here and now we want to make the most of being here.
“We have important games in other competitions before the Champions League comes back around of course, so hopefully when the tie arrives we will be as ready for it as we can be.”