Arne Slot bemoaned an inconsistent refereeing performance and a wasteful night in front of goal as Liverpool left their Champions League campaign in the balance in Istanbul. The Reds fell to a 1-0 first-leg defeat at Galatasaray and left themselves with it all to do at Anfield next Wednesday after Mario Lemina’s first-half goal. ‘In the Premier League there is much more allowed than in the Champions League,’ said Slot. ‘I don’t think it’s possible so many things can go against us as they have the last two games (against Galatasaray). And I also think we can improve our performance and that with the help of our fans has to lead to a good game next week.’

Source: Metro March 10, 2026 23:30 UTC