11.03.2026 00:41
Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot spoke after the match against Galatasaray. Slot stated that Galatasaray is a good team with quality players, saying, "This is a very difficult stadium. It's hard to concentrate and communicate. Galatasaray is very lucky to have such an atmosphere."
Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot stated that Galatasaray is a good team with quality players, but he believes they will win the match to be played in England next week with the support of their fans.
'JUST LIKE IN THE LAST MATCH'
Liverpool lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. In the press conference held after the match, Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot said, "We actually started the match well. We were better than the previous match. We had 3-4 moments. We missed a chance that could be considered an open goal, but we couldn't find the net. Just 5 seconds after we had a chance, they found a position and scored. Just like in the last match. When they found a position, it was as if they treated it like their last chance. Sometimes you find positions, and when you miss, you feel like you will find many more, but it doesn't happen. When we fell behind 1-0, things got even worse for us," he expressed.
'THIS IS A DIFFICULT STADIUM, GALATASARAY IS VERY LUCKY'
The Dutch coach spoke about the atmosphere at Galatasaray's stadium, saying, 'This is a very difficult stadium. It's hard to concentrate and communicate. Galatasaray is very lucky to have such an atmosphere. They are a good team with good players and always a team that can find opportunities. They scored 5 goals against Juventus, which is proof of what they can do. We had a one-on-one situation with their goalkeeper, but we couldn't score. Just as I appreciate them for scoring, I also need to congratulate them for their success in defense. Their goalkeeper made important saves after they took the lead 1-0. This is the second time we leave here losing 1-0. But the good part is that we will play the second match at home. Our fans will create an atmosphere similar to this one. Under normal circumstances at home, I believe we will win with the support of our fans," he stated.
'WE ACCEPT THAT THE VAR DECISION WAS CORRECT'
In response to a question about whether he spoke with the referees regarding the disallowed goal due to the VAR decision, the English team's coach said, "There was no explanation from the referees. It's very difficult to communicate with them at that moment. I heard different opinions about the position. But we accept that this VAR decision was correct. However, the referee gave many fouls in favor of Galatasaray on corners and free kicks," he replied.
'WE WILL BE IN A GREAT STRUGGLE NEXT WEEK'
In response to a reminder of Jamie Carragher's comment after the match that they would eliminate Galatasaray, Arne Slot expressed, "Carragher is a commentator. He needs to have strong opinions due to his position. That's why he said that. I can't say we have this much or that much chance. I know Galatasaray is a tough opponent. I believe we will perform better with the support of our fans than we did tonight. If we create as many chances as we did here, we can achieve a result. Galatasaray has shown in both matches that they have the capacity to score against us. We will be in a great struggle next week. I am happy that we will play at Anfield."