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The Anfield rematch between Liverpool and Galatasaray is shaping up to be a real drama in the Champions League. After the Merseysiders' surprising 0-1 loss in Istanbul, Arne Slott and his players are up against the wall and have no room for error. The hosts are going through a slight decline. After the loss in Turkiye they finished 1-1 against Tottenham at home at the weekend, after conceding a late equalizer. Arne Slott is under a lot of pressure as his team dominated the first leg but failed to convert their chances. The Turkish tram is on a great run and lead the local league by a convincing margin after a 3-0 win over Istanbul Basaksehir. They have proven that they can be extremely disciplined in defence and deadly on the counter-attack. The good news for the hosta is the lack of new injuries, but Alexander Isak, Connor Bradley and Wataru Endo remain out. Slott is expected to be at his best in attack with Salah, Wirtz and Gakpo. A huge blow for the visitors is the suspension of their defensive leader Davinson Sanchez. In his absence, the burden will fall on Simon Singo and Bardakci. Up front, Victor Osimhen remains the biggest threat.