"Liverpool responded to a stunning defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers last week by beating the same opponent in the FA Cup fifth round on Friday night. They remain alive on three fronts, and supporters will be keen to enjoy a deeper run in Europe than last season, when they exited the competition to eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain at this stage."
"Florian Wirtz missed three games because of a back injury sustained while warming up for Liverpool's game with Nottingham Forest last month. The German has hit his stride in 2026 and was back in action on Friday at Molineux, appearing off the bench as a second-half substitute."
"The visitors will be without starting goalkeeper Alisson, so Giorgi Mamardashvili will start between the posts on Tuesday night. The Brazilian isn't traveling to Istanbul after experiencing discomfort in training on Monday."
Liverpool visit Galatasaray's RAMS Park for their second Champions League encounter this season, aiming to reverse their September 1-0 defeat. The Reds remain competitive across three competitions despite recent inconsistency in the Premier League title defense. Manager Arne Slot must navigate several personnel challenges, including the absence of starting goalkeeper Alisson, who will be replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili. Florian Wirtz has recovered from a back injury and appeared as a substitute in Friday's FA Cup victory, leaving Slot to decide on his starting status. Other notable absences include Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Wataru Endo. Galatasaray, managed by Okan Buruk, are experiencing their first round of 16 appearance in 12 years and will provide a stern test for Liverpool's European ambitions.
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