Galatasaray arrive with momentum of their own. The Turkish champions progressed through a dramatic play off against Juventus, winning 7-5 on aggregate across two breathless legs. That result, combined with a derby victory over Besiktas in their most recent outing, ensures Okan Buruk’s side approach this Champions League tie full of confidence.

Liverpool travel to Istanbul tonight with familiar Champions League intensity but also with a few unwelcome complications. The Reds face Galatasaray in the last-16 first leg at RAMS Park, and the predicted lineup has been shaped by late fitness concerns that forced manager Arne Slot into reshuffling key areas of his side.

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It's been an incredibly turbulent few days for Liverpool. After squandering a 2-0 advantage to draw 3-3 with Leeds on Saturday, Mohamed Salah then exploded by launching attacks on both the club and manager Arne Slot in a bombshell post-match interview.