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Arne Slot press conference LIVE - Alisson Becker injury, Liverpool team news ahead of Galatasaray

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After the double header with Wolves ended in FA Cup progression, Liverpool are turning their attentions back to Europe with a second visit to Galatasaray of the season, this time in the last-16 of the Champions League. As at Molineux on Friday, when Arne Slot saw his side win 3-1 to reach the quarter-finals, the Reds boss will hope that it is second time lucky in Istanbul having lost 1-0 there earlier in the season in the league phase.

Arne Slot press conference LIVE - Alisson Becker injury, Liverpool team news ahead of Galatasaray


Slot will have to make do without goalkeeper Alisson Becker though after his No.1 pulled up with an unspecified injury in training, and the status of the Brazilian is sure to be one of the hot topics at the Reds boss' press conference which is due to get under way at around 6.15pm UK time this evening. Alexis Mac Allister will also be on hand to answer questions from assembled media which will include our very own Ian Doyle, while Paul Gorst is back at base to provide updates.

FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page17:29Mark JonesAlisson Becker injury newsHeard about the big injury news ahead of tomorrow's clash?Alisson Becker has not travelled with the squad after picking up an unspecified injury in training.We can expect Arne Slot to discuss what has happened to his No.1, but in the meantime you can read all about it here.17:16Mark JonesHelloWelcome along to Arne Slot's pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool's clash with Galatasaray.The Reds boss will be withn us in about an hour.