Liverpool conceded early in their Champions League clash with Galatasaray as Dominik Szoboszlai gave away a penalty. Barıs Alper Yilmaz went down under the Hungarian’s challenge, with referee Clement Turpin pointing to the spot. Victor Osimhen converted to put the hosts ahead.
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Pundits Alan Shearer and Mark Clattenburg, speaking on Amazon Prime Video, both backed the decision.
Shearer said: “It’s just that trailing arm… it catches him and the referee has got a really good view of it.” Clattenburg agreed, calling it a “simple decision” from a well-placed official.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot surprised many by starting without Mohamed Salah, handing Jeremie Frimpong a role on the right wing and pushing Szoboszlai to right-back.
Slot defended his selection, stressing squad rotation across a busy schedule and pointing out Salah had previously come off the bench to decisive effect.
With Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike rotating up front and Alexis Mac Allister still regaining sharpness after a disrupted pre-season, Slot insisted Liverpool must rely on depth to compete on multiple fronts this campaign.
