But one thing was abundantly clear during the 90 minutes against Galatasaray: Liverpool are not going to win the Champions League for as long as Arne Slot is in charge. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTIn a way, the Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City performances took attention away from Liverpool after their disastrous showing against Galatasaray. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTEXPRESS SPORT ON FB! Things have been tricky in the league this time around, with the 20-time champions embroiled in a battle for Champions League qualification, instead of a title tussle at the top of the table. It’s the opposite in the Champions League, with his inability to change tactically, both pre-match and as the game is developing, not suited to knockout football.

Source: Express March 12, 2026 15:04 UTC