Liverpool Lose Again, Alisson Sidelined

Liverpool have lost back-to-back matches — 2-1 at Crystal Palace and 1-0 at Galatasaray, the latter decided by a Victor Osimhen penalty in Turkey. At Selhurst Park Liverpool conceded early to Ismaïla Sarr, Federico Chiesa levelled late, but Eddie Nketiah struck a stoppage-time winner. Captain Virgil van Dijk urged calm, saying the team must stop giving away penalties and making basic mistakes as they seek to improve. Manager Arne Slot defended the overall performances, pointed to a promising first half in Turkey and explained rotation decisions that included resting Mohamed Salah. Goalkeeper Alisson suffered a muscle injury and is very likely to miss Saturday’s trip to Chelsea, while Hugo Ekitiké was withdrawn with a leg problem, compounding concerns as several summer signings continue to settle. The back-to-back defeats leave the champions needing rapid improvement, with coach and captain stressing patience, hard work and fine margins deciding results.