Liverpool ready for Galatasaray test as Alisson ruled out
Slot hails Galatasaray’s hostile Rams Park and quality, but says Liverpool are ready for his 100th game. Alisson and Chiesa miss out. Winners face Chelsea or PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals.
TNT Sports 1 shows Galatasaray vs Liverpool from 5pm GMT, kick-off 5.45pm. Discovery+ streams live. Reds seek revenge for a 1-0 loss in Istanbul, with Wirtz back and four long-term absentees out.
Liverpool return to RAMS Park for the last 16 first leg with Alisson and Chiesa out, Mamardashvili set to start. Slot’s 100th game. Gala unbeaten in seven at home. Szoboszlai key.
Liverpool draw Manchester City away in the FA Cup quarter-final, a standout tie set for April 4-5. Chelsea host Port Vale, Southampton face Arsenal, West Ham meet Leeds.
Ahead of tonight’s tie, a look at five to represent both clubs: Dean Saunders, Brad Friedel, Harry Kewell, Milan Baros and Ryan Babel, with standout spells recalled.
Column argues Champions League qualification is crucial for Liverpool, praises Florian Wirtz and urges calm ahead of the hostile Galatasaray trip and the FA Cup’s prestige.
Ex-Liverpool Champions League winner claims Salah can no longer be the primary goal source and touts a ‘perfect fit’ successor for the Reds’ attack.
Alisson felt late discomfort and stays home for Galatasaray, with Chiesa also out. Slot says there is a chance Alisson returns on Sunday.
Alexis Mac Allister says he is not in contract talks and ‘not in a rush’, congratulating Ryan Gravenberch on his new deal. He addresses his future before the Galatasaray tie.
Curtis Jones is one booking from a ban, while Alisson and Chiesa miss the trip. Mamardashvili to start in goal, with Woodman on the bench. Several Galatasaray players, including Osimhen, also risk bans.
