Liverpool suffered a second consecutive defeat as Galatasaray won in a Champions League clash in Istanbul.
Head coach Arne Slot left Mohamed Salah on the bench after the loss to Crystal Palace.
Liverpool struggled to respond amid constant noise at RAMS Park, failing to create meaningful chances.
Goalkeeper Alisson left injured in the second half after a superb save from Victor Osimhen.
Key Moments and Tactical Moves
Osimhen scored after 16 minutes following a VAR decision on a foul by Dominik Szoboszlai.
Davinson Sanchez had just cleared a shot from Cody Gakpo off the line 17 seconds earlier.
Slot introduced Salah and Alexander Isak after the hour mark to try to turn the game around.
Liverpool thought they had a penalty after Ibrahima Konate went down, but VAR overturned the call.
Atmosphere and Analysis
Liverpool exposed defensive weaknesses, with Alisson keeping the scoreline respectable before his injury.
Several high-value players, including Florian Wirtz, struggled to impact the game despite Liverpool leading the Premier League.
Galatasaray fans created an intense, deafening environment at RAMS Park, adding pressure on the visitors.
Slot and Liverpool must improve before facing Chelsea on Saturday evening, while Istanbul’s atmosphere remains formidable.
