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Liverpool handed major blow before Galatasaray clash as key player is ruled out

Liverpool handed major blow before Galatasaray clash as key player is ruled out

Liverpool has suffered a major injury blow with goalkeeper Alisson Becker ruled out of the Champions League clash against Galatasaray. The Brazilian shot-stopper did not travel to Istanbul with the rest of Arne Slot’s squad for the round-of-16 first-leg encounter after sustaining a setback during training on Monday.

Florian Wirtz News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
‘It felt 100% right’ – Florian Wirtz opens up on what convinced him to sign for Liverpool

‘It felt 100% right’ – Florian Wirtz opens up on what convinced him to sign for Liverpool

Florian Wirtz has said that his decision to sign for Liverpool last summer ‘felt 100% right’. It was almost nine months ago that the 22-year-old became the Reds’ then-record signing after he joined from Bayer Leverkusen in a £116m deal, having successfully fended off Bayern Munich to get their man.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Slot makes ‘completely clear’ Arsenal and Man City admission

Slot makes ‘completely clear’ Arsenal and Man City admission

Arne Slot has admitted that Arsenal and Manchester City have simply been better than Liverpool this season, offering a candid explanation for why the Reds have struggled to defend the Premier League title.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Rising Liverpool starlet who’s yet to make first-team debut trained with Arne Slot’s squad today

Rising Liverpool starlet who’s yet to make first-team debut trained with Arne Slot’s squad today

Arne Slot took the opportunity to reward some up-and-coming Liverpool academy talents with a call-up to first-team training on Monday. The Reds were put through their paces at the AXA Training Centre this morning before flying out to Istanbul for the Champions League round-of-16 first leg against Galatasaray on Tuesday evening.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
‘Expected to start’ – Reliable reporter teases Liverpool team news for Galatasaray clash

‘Expected to start’ – Reliable reporter teases Liverpool team news for Galatasaray clash

Paul Joyce has teased one notable piece of Liverpool team news for their Champions League clash against Galatasaray on Tuesday. The Reds have suffered

Liverpool FC News / ESPN / March 9

Liverpool's Alisson injured for Galatasaray CL tie

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has not travelled to Istanbul for the Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray after sustaining a problem in training.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Liverpool handed nightmare Alisson injury blow before Galatasaray clash

Liverpool handed nightmare Alisson injury blow before Galatasaray clash

Liverpool have been dealt a major blow ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray after Alisson was ruled out. The Brazilian goalkeeper has not travelled to Istanbul with the rest of Arne Slot’s squad, which means Giorgi Mamardashvili is now expected to start at RAMS Park.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 9

Mamardashvili set to start on Tuesday after Alisson blow – how has he done for Liverpool so far?

Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to start for Liverpool in their Champions League clash away to Galatasaray on Tuesday evening, following an injury blow to Alisson Becker.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Liverpool finances improve dramatically with huge profit recorded

Liverpool finances improve dramatically with huge profit recorded

Liverpool have returned to profitability following a strong financial year that saw the club record its highest-ever revenue. The latest accounts show a significant turnaround for the Reds, reflecting the financial benefits of competing in the Champions League as well as continued commercial growth.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Mo Salah on the verge of two more pieces of history tomorrow as Slot reaches Liverpool milestone

Mo Salah on the verge of two more pieces of history tomorrow as Slot reaches Liverpool milestone

Mo Salah could claim two more pieces of history in Liverpool’s match against Galatasaray on Tuesday, with Arne Slot also set to reach a significant milestone in Istanbul tomorrow.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Liverpool face fixture pile-up as FA Cup quarter-finals confirmed

Liverpool face fixture pile-up as FA Cup quarter-finals confirmed

Liverpool’s progress in the FA Cup could lead to a challenging run of fixtures as the schedule tightens heading into the final months of the season. Arne

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 9

Gary Lineker highlights what Liverpool miss when one man doesn’t play

Andy Robertson reminded supporters of his quality during the FA Cup victory over Wolves, and Gary Lineker believes the Scotland international’s absence from the regular starting line-up has been felt more than many expected.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Liverpool midfielder’s absence from training explained as Reds receive pre-Galatasaray boost

Liverpool midfielder’s absence from training explained as Reds receive pre-Galatasaray boost

Liverpool fans have been given an encouraging hint from this morning’s training session ahead of the Champions League clash against Galatasaray on Tuesday.

Liverpool FC News / Extratime Talk / March 9
Mohamed Salah Liverpool Goals Tally Underlines His Place Among Club Greats

Mohamed Salah Liverpool Goals Tally Underlines His Place Among Club Greats

Mohamed Salah Liverpool goals tally reached another important milestone this week. Salah scored his 254th goal in a Liverpool shirt against Wolves in the FA Cup to take his team into the quarterfinals.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Premier League defender who wowed Salah is prepared to snub Man Utd in favour of Liverpool move

Premier League defender who wowed Salah is prepared to snub Man Utd in favour of Liverpool move

One current Premier League defender would reportedly prefer to join Liverpool over Manchester United, if given a choice between the two clubs. According

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Liverpool injury update before Galatasaray as Slot awaits Mac Allister news

Liverpool injury update before Galatasaray as Slot awaits Mac Allister news

Liverpool head to Istanbul for Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray with Arne Slot expected to name a very similar squad to the one that defeated Wolves in the FA Cup.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 9

‘What is he complaining about?’ – Galatasaray boss questioned before Liverpool match

Liverpool’s Champions League opponents Galatasaray head into the last-16 clash surrounded by controversy after their latest derby victory sparked a public disagreement between managers.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / March 9
‘I wanted to stay’ – Liverpool star confirms interest from rivals in January window

‘I wanted to stay’ – Liverpool star confirms interest from rivals in January window

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur expressed interest in signing him during the January transfer window, but the Scotland international ultimately chose to remain at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
‘A really sad moment’ – Former Liverpool defender recalls the day Jurgen Klopp broke his heart

‘A really sad moment’ – Former Liverpool defender recalls the day Jurgen Klopp broke his heart

A former Liverpool defender has recounted the ‘really sad moment’ when Jurgen Klopp informed him that he wouldn’t be kept on at Anfield. Amid a major defensive

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 9
Ex-Everton CEO disparages Liverpool with three-word swipe as Alexis Mac Allister exit talked up

Ex-Everton CEO disparages Liverpool with three-word swipe as Alexis Mac Allister exit talked up

A former Everton chief executive has brutally disparaged Liverpool as ‘Real Madrid reserves’ amid multiple Reds players being linked with the Bernabeu giants.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 9

'Hindsight’s dead easy' – Steve Nicol blasts revisionism over 2025 Liverpool transfer decision

Steve Nicol has defended Liverpool over their decision to sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich last summer, despite the winger appearing to be a big miss for the Reds this season.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 9

Galatasaray face suspension risk ahead of Liverpool Champions League clash

Liverpool’s Champions League meeting with Galatasaray could have further consequences beyond the first leg in Istanbul, with several players walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of the return match at Anfield.

Liverpool FC News / HITC / March 8
No regrets: Steve Nicol hits out at criticism of Liverpool’s Luis Díaz sale

No regrets: Steve Nicol hits out at criticism of Liverpool’s Luis Díaz sale

Since Luis Diaz made the move to Bayern Munich last summer, his form has sparked plenty of debate over Liverpool’s decision to let him go. Liverpool have certainly felt his absence this season, but was the sale really as costly as it now appears?

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