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Daniel Sturridge was left utterly bewildered after Ilkay Gundogan revealed that a Liverpool player expressed astonishment at the atmosphere during the Champions League clash with Galatasaray.
The Turkish team secured a 1-0 victory courtesy of Victor Osimhen's penalty, delivering consecutive defeats to Arne Slot's men. The former Reds forward couldn't hide his amazement following the former Manchester City midfielder's admission that one of his rivals approached him mid-match to enquire whether the atmosphere was consistently thunderous at RAMS Park.
Liverpool delivered another underwhelming display, as the visiting team squandered early opportunities before finding itself trailing after the Nigerian striker scored within 20 minutes.
Slot continues to grapple with fresh and persistent challenges, with the Dutchman experiencing his most difficult period since replacing Jurgen Klopp.
It transpired during post-match interviews that one of the Liverpool squad members appeared genuinely stunned by the raucous atmosphere in Istanbul.
Gundogan disclosed: "This club is not just special to me, but I feel like it's special to so many, the size and potential is incredible.
"If you were here tonight and seen the atmosphere... actually, one of my opponents came to me in the game and asked me if the atmosphere is always incredible like that, during the game, yeah.
"You can see even for them it was incredible to play in front of that crowd.
"It's something when you get that connection and the performance mirrors the people in the stand, you can get these special nights."
Amazon Prime Sport presenter Gabby Logan observed a puzzled expression from Sturridge, who clinched the Premier League with Liverpool in 2019.
He contended that players should not let their surroundings distract them, regardless of where they're playing.
The 36-year-old stated: "I mean, I'm surprised. I didn't expect a player to ask someone that.
"Do whatever you want to do, whatever vibe you're on.
"Anfield has a great atmosphere on Champions League nights, this was special don't get me wrong but just lock in man.
"Asking players questions about the atmosphere in the game is surprising but just stay locked in."
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