30.09.2025 14:31
Former Liverpool and Galatasaray star Dean Saunders made striking statements ahead of the Champions League match. The English commentator emphasized the impressive power of the atmosphere in Istanbul while making controversial remarks about the Galatasaray squad. Saunders' statement that "there is no player in Galatasaray who could make it into Liverpool's starting eleven" received significant backlash on social media.
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Before the big match between Galatasaray and Liverpool in the Champions League, former player of both clubs, Dean Saunders, made striking statements. The English commentator's words about the Galatasaray squad created a significant stir on social media.
"RETURNING WITH 1 POINT IS A GOOD RESULT"
Saunders noted that Liverpool might struggle in their away game in Istanbul, stating, "The dimensions of the pitch are the same. No one from the stands can come and stop you. Everything is psychological; you have to get it out of your mind. But returning from Istanbul with 1 point would also be a good result," he said.
"THERE IS NO PLAYER IN GALATASARAY WHO CAN PLAY FOR LIVERPOOL"
The English commentator used controversial expressions while evaluating the Galatasaray squad. Saunders said, "My only concern is that the referee might get carried away by the atmosphere and manage the match poorly. Liverpool players should not allow the fans to influence them. There is no player in Galatasaray who is at the level to enter Liverpool's starting eleven," he stated.
"THE ATMOSPHERE IS A COMPLETE HELL"
Remembering his time at Galatasaray with praise, Saunders described the atmosphere at Türk Telekom Stadium as "hell." He said, "I loved my time at Galatasaray. It’s a magnificent club, and there was incredible fan support. For a match starting at 19:00, fans would be in the stadium by 12:00. Drums, yellow-red flares... Sometimes we couldn't see the pitch. We played against Sparta Prague, and I only felt pity for the opponent because it was impossible for them to cope with this atmosphere," he remarked.
GREAT REACTION FROM FANS
Saunders' statement that "There is no player in Galatasaray who can enter Liverpool's starting eleven" received a huge backlash on social media. Yellow-red fans responded harshly to the experienced commentator, arguing that the squad with star players was being underestimated.
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