Liverpool will face the heat of one of Istanbul’s vociferous cauldrons as they pay a visit to Turkish champions Galatasaray in the Champions League.
The Reds began their European campaign in a fashion fitting of their season so far, throwing away a two-goal lead against Atletico Madrid before leaving it late and nabbing all three points thanks to a stoppage-time header from captain Virgil van Dijk.
And after having their late show flipped on their head in a losing effort at Crystal Palace, Liverpool will need to react from this slap in the face if they want to get back to winning ways in Turkey.
Galatasaray have started their domestic season in imperious fashion, storming away at the top of the Super Lig table, but comparatively suffered a 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Frankfurt in their Champions League opener.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
When is Galatasaray vs Liverpool?
The Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Liverpool kicks off at 8pm BST on Tuesday 30 September at Rams Park in Istanbul, Turkey.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Amazon Prime Video, with coverage starting at 6:30pm BST. New customers to Amazon can take out a free Prime subscription for 30 days; after that, it is £8.99 per month. You can also sign up for just Prime Video for £5.99 per month.
Confirmed line-ups
Galatasaray XI: Cakir; Singo, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Lemina, Torreira, Gundogan; Akgun; Osimhen, Yilmaz.
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Wirtz, Ekitike, Gakpo.
Team news
Galatasaray have been buoyed by the return of star striker Victor Osimhen, while former Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan starts in midfield alongside former Premier League players Mario Lemina and Lucas Torreira.
Meanwhile, Arne Slot makes four changes to the side that lost to Palace at the weekend.
In defence, Jeremie Frimpong returns at right-back in place of Conor Bradley, while in midfield Curtis Jones comes in for Alexis Mac Allister.
Mo Salah is rested in place of Cody Gakpo, while Hugo Ekitike returns from suspension to start in place of Alexander Isak.
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