Arne Slot explains his fury in Liverpool clash: "We need to protect football"Liverpool obliterated Galatasaray 4-0 to breeze through to the Champions League quarter-finals, but Arne Slot wasn't happy during the first half of the second legView 2 Images Arne Slot shed light on his frustrations post-match (Image: Alex Pantling - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)Liverpool boss Arne Slot has explained why he was so angry during the first half of the Reds' thumping 4-0 win at home to Galatasaray. Slot, 47, was unusually animated on the touchline, making his feelings clear to stand-in fourth official Szymon Marciniak over a number decisions. ‌Marciniak had been due to referee the Champions League clash until he suffered an injury and was replaced by Pawel Raczkowski. Poland's Raczkowski was booed multiple times after Galatasaray players stayed down and prompted him to stop the game. Do you agree with Arne Slot?

Source: Express March 19, 2026 11:42 UTC