Liverpool Suffers Consecutive Champions League Defeats Including Loss at Galatasaray

Liverpool suffered a second consecutive defeat as they lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in their first Champions League match of the season, following a prior 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace. The decisive moment came from a first-half penalty by Victor Osimhen after a foul by Dominik Szoboszlai. Liverpool manager Arne Slot made surprising tactical choices by benching Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak, while goalkeeper Alisson Becker sustained an injury during the game. Tottenham managed a late 2-2 draw against Bodo/Glimt, with an own goal in the 89th minute securing their point. These results highlight Liverpool's struggles to convert possession into goals and raise questions about their defensive vulnerabilities and overall consistency this season. The setbacks for several top English clubs underscore a pattern of late-game difficulties affecting their performances and season prospects.