Ian Doyle delivers positive Liverpool training update before squad departs for Galatasaray clash

Liverpool completed their final training session at Kirkby this morning before flying out to Istanbul for Tuesday night’s Champions League clash with Galatasaray.

Arne Slot’s side will be eager to respond quickly after the heartbreak of a stoppage-time defeat at Crystal Palace, aiming to secure back-to-back European wins following their 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield less than two weeks ago.

Slot will be without youngsters Giovanni Leoni and Jayden Danns, with the former suffering a serious ACL injury. Federico Chiesa, meanwhile, has been added to the Champions League squad in place of his compatriot.

Liverpool Echo’s Ian Doyle reported from the AXA Training Centre, confirming there were no other significant injury concerns, with the rest of the squad fit and involved in training. Among those taking part were Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike—available again after suspension—and teenage talents Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni, who are likely to be named on the bench.

With the squad virtually at full strength, Slot has options as he considers his starting XI. Andy Robertson could be brought in for his experience, Ekitike may be restored after his recent red card, and Cody Gakpo is pushing for a return to the left of the attack.

Galatasaray, however, present a formidable challenge, having won all seven of their domestic league matches. Still, after their heavy 5-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt in their European opener, Liverpool will look to capitalise while fielding a strong team in Istanbul’s intense atmosphere.