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empireofthekop.com > 03/11/2026 > journalist-disappointed-in-liverpool-duo-who-really-struggled-v-galatasaray

10 duels lost: Journalist disappointed in Liverpool duo who ‘really struggled’ v Galatasaray

10+ hour, 44+ min ago  (347+ words) On another chastening night for Liverpool in Istanbul, two Reds players were deemed to have "really struggled" in their 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray. Mario Lemina"s early goal gave Okan Buruk"s team a second Champions League victory over the Merseysiders…...

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empireofthekop.com > 03/11/2026 > liverpool-labelled-sad-and-faded-force-after-galatasaray-defeat

Liverpool labelled ‘sad and faded force’ after Galatasaray defeat

11+ hour, 3+ min ago  (474+ words) Liverpool have been on the receiving end of a scathing assessment following the Reds" 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray in Istanbul. Arne Slot"s side now face an uphill battle in the second leg at Anfield after suffering another defeat…...

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empireofthekop.com > 03/11/2026 > horrible-watch-aldridge-reacts-to-liverpool-defeat-against-galatasaray

‘Horrible watch’ – Aldridge reacts to Liverpool defeat against Galatasaray

11+ hour, 37+ min ago  (494+ words) John Aldridge has delivered a brutally honest reaction after the Reds fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Galatasaray in the Champions League. Arne Slot's side produced a frustrating performance in Istanbul, creating early chances before eventually falling behind and leaving…...

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empireofthekop.com > 03/11/2026 > liverpool-must-buck-alarming-trend-if-theyre-to-avoid-european-exit

1 out of 7: Liverpool will need to buck alarming trend if they’re to avoid European exit next week

11+ hour, 49+ min ago  (444+ words) Liverpool fans have seen many unforgettable European nights at Anfield over the years, and they'll need another one if they're to avoid yet another round-of-16 exit in the Champions League. The Reds will have a 1-0 deficit to overcome on home…...

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empireofthekop.com > 03/11/2026 > im-done-with-slot-now-ex-red-blasts-liverpool-manager-after-galatasaray-loss

‘I’m done with Slot now’ – ex-Red blasts Liverpool manager after Galatasaray loss

12+ hour, 17+ min ago  (424+ words) Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has openly criticised Arne Slot following the Reds" 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League. Liverpool produced a frustrating performance in Istanbul, creating several chances but ultimately leaving Turkey with a deficit to overturn in…...

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empireofthekop.com > 03/11/2026 > ex-pgmol-chief-says-liverpool-were-hard-done-by-over-harsh-incident-galatasaray

‘Very harsh’ – Ex-PGMOL chief says Liverpool were hard done by over one incident v Galatasaray

13+ hour, 18+ min ago  (460+ words) A former chief executive of the PGMOL has said that the decision to disallow what would've been an equaliser for Liverpool against Galatasaray on Tuesday was "very harsh'. Having gone behind to an early goal from Mario Lemina, the Reds…...

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empireofthekop.com > 03/11/2026 > james-pearce-says-liverpool-duo-were-particularly-wasteful-v-galatasaray

‘Cost them dear’ – James Pearce says Liverpool duo were ‘particularly wasteful’ v Galatasaray

12+ hour, 33+ min ago  (397+ words) James Pearce felt that two Liverpool players were guilty of being "particularly wasteful" in their team"s defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday. The Reds were beaten 1-0 at Rams Park for the second time in six months, and the frustration was…...

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empireofthekop.com > 03/11/2026 > jamie-carragher-cites-probability-of-liverpool-overturning-first-leg-deficit-galatasaray

Jamie Carragher cites percentage probability of Liverpool overturning first-leg deficit next week

14+ hour, 1+ min ago  (471+ words) Jamie Carragher has placed a percentage probability on Liverpool advancing to the Champions League quarter-finals after their round-of-16 first-leg defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday. For the second time in six months, the Reds were beaten 1-0 at Rams Park, and the…...

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empireofthekop.com > 03/11/2026 > not-completely-obvious-slot-questions-var-decision-in-liverpool-defeat

‘Not completely obvious’ – Slot questions VAR decision in Liverpool defeat

13+ hour, 26+ min ago  (474+ words) Arne Slot admitted he was left frustrated by the VAR decision that ruled out a potential equaliser during our 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League. The Reds will head into the second leg at Anfield with work to do…...

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empireofthekop.com > 03/10/2026 > slot-will-lose-his-mind-as-only-one-outstanding-liverpool-star-has-turned-up-against-galatasaray

Slot will lose his mind as only one ‘outstanding’ Liverpool star has turned up against Galatasaray

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (393+ words) Stephen Warnock lauded some "outstanding" goalkeeping from Giorgi Mamardashvili in the first half against Galatasaray. The Liverpool shotstopper kept the Reds in the game with a sensational fingertip save as the hosts threatened to double the lead. Mario Lemina found…...