In this video
- Slot said Liverpool started even better than three months earlier and had three or four great moments. Five seconds after they failed to score, Galatasaray's first attack led to a corner.
“…we sometimes get our chances and it comes across as if we think we get 10 more.”
- Now it is half-time, Slot said, and the second leg is at Anfield. He does not think so much can go against them again at home, though this season makes him question that.
- Asked about the disallowed goal, Slot said it was hard for him to judge and not completely obvious. Even if it was right, he was more frustrated by how often Galatasaray got free kicks.
- Responding to a pundit's view, Slot said he never talks in percentages about their chances. After two games he knows how hard Galatasaray are to beat, and Liverpool must defend really well.
- The referee was so quick to give Galatasaray free kicks, Slot said, that it was really surprising he accepted a foul by them. Over the whole 90 minutes, though, it did not surprise him.
- Conceding one goal in two years in Europe does not tell him Liverpool are poor at defending set pieces, Slot said. At Anfield they will get set pieces of their own.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts after a controversial VAR decision ruled out a crucial goal during a tense European clash against Galatasaray. Slot admitted his team started the match strongly and created several big chances, including a near-open goal for Florian Wirtz, but failed to convert their opportunities.
The Dutch manager questioned the consistency of refereeing decisions throughout the game, particularly the VAR call that disallowed Liverpool’s goal and several fouls around Virgil van Dijk during set pieces. Slot also praised Galatasaray’s defensive effort and their ability to punish mistakes in key moments.
Despite the frustrating 1–0 defeat away from home, Slot remains confident ahead of the second leg at Anfield, believing Liverpool can turn the tie around with the support of their fans and a stronger finishing performance.
