Ekitike returns, Konate keeps place
Arne Slot has confirmed Liverpool’s starting XI for the Champions League showdown with Galatasaray. Hugo Ekitike returns from suspension to lead the attack, replacing Alexander Isak. Ibrahima Konate keeps his spot, joined in defence by Van Dijk, Frimpong and Kerkez.
Mohamed Salah begins on the bench, while Gravenberch and Curtis Jones marshal midfield. Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo support Ekitike up front. Slot warned of Galatasaray’s strength, praising their form in Türkiye. Preparation is intense—but at this rate Liverpool might need bigger rooms just to fit in all the set-piece meetings.
