"These fans over here are very impressive. We noticed that when we played here. The good thing is we've experienced it already once now. That is a positive thing, though the Galatasaray players experience it every home game. For us it was new. When you have the ball, the whistling is so loud, so loud! That was new for me and even for all of my experienced players."
"The good thing is we've already experienced it, but we don't only play against the fans, 11 very good players with a very good manager. It makes me really proud that I became Liverpool manager and that it's going to be my 100th game."
Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledges the formidable challenge posed by Galatasaray's home environment at Rams Park for their Champions League round-of-16 first leg. Slot was notably affected by the deafening crowd noise during Liverpool's earlier 1-0 league phase defeat and expects an even more intense atmosphere this time. Galatasaray enters the tie with momentum following their impressive 7-5 aggregate victory over Juventus in the playoff round. While Slot recognizes the advantage of having previously experienced the hostile environment, he emphasizes that Liverpool must contend with both the fans and eleven skilled players under an accomplished manager. The match marks Slot's 100th game as Liverpool boss.
Read at ESPN.com
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