Liverpool manager Arne Slot warned his team to expect a hostile atmosphere at Rams Park when they face Galatasaray in the Champions League round of 16. The Reds suffered a 1-0 defeat at the Turkish club during the league phase in September and now return for a crucial first-leg tie.

Slot acknowledged being surprised by the intense atmosphere during their earlier visit, noting the deafening whistling from fans whenever Liverpool had possession. The Dutch manager emphasized that while his team has already experienced this environment once, Galatasaray players face it every home game. The Turkish side enters the match buoyed by their impressive 7-5 aggregate playoff victory over Juventus.

Slot's side arrives with injury concerns, as Alisson Becker and Federico Chiesa missed the trip to Turkey. The Brazilian goalkeeper felt something towards the end of training, while Chiesa fell ill on Sunday evening. Their absence means Giorgi Mamardashvili will start in goal for Liverpool's 100th game under Slot's management. The winner of this tie will face either Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals, with Slot aiming to break Sir Kenny Dalglish's club record of wins in the first 100 games should Liverpool secure their first-ever victory at Galatasaray.