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Slot: Liverpool Lacked The Killer Instinct

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is unhappy with his team’s sloppy finishing in their 1-0 Champions League first‑leg defeat to Galatasaray.

He also criticised a VAR call that cancelled Ibrahima Konaté’s goal.

The result means Liverpool have yet to win a single game at Galatasaray's home stadium, with 3 defeats and 2 draws in Turkey.

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PSG host Chelsea in the Champions League last‑16 first leg tomorrow morning

It’ll be the first meeting between the two, since Chelsea beat PSG in the Club World Cup last summer.

PSG enter tomorrow’s game on the back of inconsistent performances recently, including their 3-1 French league defeat to Monaco.  

However, Blues boss Liam Rosenior says he's not taking anything for granted, as he reckons PSG are still capable of beating any team.  

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Real Madrid host Man City in a heavyweight Champions League last‑16 first leg tonight, with both sides meeting in the knockouts for a fifth straight season.  

Real have several injury concerns, involving players including Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo  

Meanwhile, City will be boosted by the return of key players such as Erling Haaland.

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Separately, Chelsea have reportedly ruled out selling Liam Delap this summer, as they view the striker as a part of their long-term plans.  

Delap has only managed 2 goals in all competitions, as his season was hampered by injury.

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Bournemouth will soon open new contract talks with their manager Andoni Iraola.  

They are desperate to keep him, amid strong interest from Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Man United.  

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And Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff is reportedly considering buying a minority stake in rivals Alpine, a move that could turn it into Mercedes’ sister team.  

However he’s facing a rival bid from a consortium led by former Red Bull chief Christian Horner.
 

 

 

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