Liverpool player ratings vs Galatasaray: Salah struggles, Konate comical

Liverpool returned to Istanbul under Arne Slot expecting progress, but they slipped to a 1-0 defeat at RAMS Park that leaves them at real risk of Champions League elimination. Set-piece defending proved decisive: Mario Lemina scored from close range after Victor Osimhen headed on a corner.

The evening was marked by calamitous moments at the back, with Ibrahima Konate producing an even worse performance than six months ago and Virgil van Dijk having a sloppy outing. Mohamed Salah was ineffective and was substituted, while Milos Kerkez was also taken off.

Goalkeeper Giorgio Mamardashvili and Joe Gomez were rated 5/10, Konate 3/10, Van Dijk 4/10 and Kerkez 4/10. In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were all given 5/10. Up front, Salah was rated 3/10, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz 4/10.

Turkey, Istanbul

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