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Familiar tale for Slot after Lemina gives Galatasaray edge over Liverpool
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- Galatasaray stun Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 in Istanbul, with Lemina scoring from a first-half header.
- Osimhen's performance and aerial threat elevated Galatasaray's attacking threat in the first half.
- Mamardashvili deputized well for injured Alisson, making key saves to preserve the lead.
- Liverpool's defense showed fragility on set-pieces, surrendering the corner that led to the goal.
- The return leg at Anfield will demand a stronger attacking display from Liverpool.
- Liverpool captaincy and rotation affected cohesion, with personnel changes under pressure.
- VAR decisions shaped the scoreline, denying a second Galatasaray goal and a Liverpool equaliser.
- Arne Slot marked his 100th Liverpool game with a narrow defeat, facing criticism over squad selection.
- Liverpool's challenge remains to convert chances, with several early opportunities squandered.
- Liverpool's urgency will be tested again at Anfield as they seek to overturn the deficit.
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