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Liverpool is keen to make a swift return to winning ways as it prepares to face Galatasaray in the Champions League. Despite its unbeaten streak being halted by Crystal Palace, Arne Slot's squad can quickly put that behind them with a European victory.
Even after losing at Selhurst Park, Liverpool maintained its position at the top of the Premier League table. Federico Chiesa appeared to have salvaged a draw in South London, but Palace snatched the win through Eddie Nketiah's 97th-minute goal.
Prior to the weekend, Liverpool had been capitalizing on late goals itself, including in the Champions League. Slot's team had established a 2-0 lead against Atletico Madrid but still required a stoppage-time winner from Virgil van Dijk to secure the win at Anfield.
Conversely, Galatasaray has made a robust start to its league season, triumphing in all seven of their opening matches. However, this form did not translate into their Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt, where the Turkish titans suffered a 5-1 defeat in Germany.
Liverpool will be wary not to underestimate Galatasaray, whose squad features several star players, including Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane, Mauro Icardi and Ilkay Gundogan. And fans can watch the clash without paying anything via a free trial.
Liverpool's clash with Galatasaray is scheduled to take place at Rams Park on Tuesday, September 30. The match is set to kick off at 8pm UK time (3pm ET).
In the UK, the game won't be aired on TNT Sports because Amazon Prime Video has bagged the rights to broadcast this match. The streaming giant is set to kick off its coverage at 6.30pm UK time, providing fans with a solid 90 minutes of pre-match analysis.
For those who aren't already Amazon Prime members, there's a 30-day free trial up for grabs. This could enable supporters to catch Liverpool's Turkish encounter without shelling out a penny.
Alternatively, BBC Radio 5 Live will be delivering live audio commentary for those in the UK. In the US, the game is live on Paramount+ to watch and stream live.
Team news-wise, Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni is bracing himself for a long spell on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury. The 18-year-old, who made the switch from Parma during the summer, picked up the injury during his debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup.
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Leoni's unfortunate setback has paved the way for Chiesa to be included in Liverpool's Champions League squad. The Italian forward's initial exclusion was somewhat surprising, with young starlet Rio Ngumoha being chosen ahead of him, and a minor injury setback has meant he misses out here.
In other Liverpool news, young forward Jayden Danns is set to miss the upcoming match against Galatasaray. The 19-year-old, who featured in the squad against Atletico and played in the Carabao Cup tie against Southampton, was forced off the pitch during a Liverpool U21s game against Ipswich Town on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray's striker Victor Osimhen is eyeing a return against Liverpool on Tuesday, following his recovery from an ankle injury. Manager Okan Buruk introduced Osimhen as a late substitute in their most recent match on Friday evening.
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