17.03.2026 22:49
Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot, who will host Galatasaray in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, stated that they deserve to reach the quarter-finals. Speaking about Galatasaray's two victories over them, Slot said, "The reason they beat us twice is not because they played at home. They played very well. It was a very tough and serious match. The result was determined by details."
In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, England representative Liverpool, who will host Galatasaray tomorrow, claimed that they deserve to reach the quarter-finals, according to their head coach Arne Slot. The Dutch coach made statements at a press conference held before the match, which will take place at Anfield Stadium tomorrow at 23:00 Turkish time.
JOE GOMEZ'S CONDITION WILL BE KNOWN AT MATCH TIME
Providing information about the team's situation, Slot stated that star striker Alexander Isak, who is injured, will not be able to play against Galatasaray tomorrow, while the condition of experienced defender Joe Gomez will be known at match time.
'WE WILL PLAY AT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME'
Recalling that they lost to Galatasaray twice this season with a score of 1-0, Slot said, "We played against Galatasaray twice this season and lost. However, we will play at home for the first time. Tomorrow evening, the fans will support us."
'IF THERE IS A DIFFERENCE, WE WILL SHOW IT TOMORROW'
Arne Slot conveyed that they have a home advantage, stating, "If there is a difference between playing away or at home, we will show it tomorrow. We are much stronger at home. We deserve our place in the Champions League for very good things. I believe we are a team that deserves to reach the quarter-finals. The reason they beat us twice is not because they played at home. They played very well. It was a very tough and serious match. The result was determined by details. We will prepare much better considering these details. We will turn them in our favor. We all feel the pressure. I work at a very beautiful club with a great history. I believe we can also reach the quarter-finals. There is pressure, but it's a good thing. We embrace this pressure and are eagerly waiting to play against Galatasaray tomorrow."
'OUR PENALTY WAS CANCELED BY VAR'
In response to the reminder that Galatasaray is the only team that has not scored against them in the UEFA Champions League this season, Slot noted:
"In the first match, our penalty was canceled by VAR. There were times when we couldn't finish our attacks. But this is not just about us. Galatasaray showed great effort on every ball. They are generally at the top of the Super League and have very good achievements in Europe. When combined with fan support, it led to this result twice. They have very good defenders. Davinson Sanchez will not play, but you have more than 11 good players. We know we need to score. It's not that easy. We know the opponent we faced twice. Tomorrow we will achieve this by putting forth all our effort."
'I WILL ACHIEVE THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME'
Stating that he has never seen the "Champions League" quarter-finals in his career, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said, "The most important match is always the next one. It sounds very simple when you say it like that. After the Galatasaray match, we will play against Brighton. However, we feel the importance of the Galatasaray match. It is about the quarter-finals of the Champions League. It will be something special for me as well. Because I will achieve this for the first time." he concluded his remarks.