Liverpool squad confirmed for Galatasaray as Alisson and Federico Chiesa decisions made
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Liverpool has confirmed its squad for the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie against Galatasaray, with Arne Slot and his players having jetted off to Istanbul on MondayAlisson Becker has been left out of Liverpool's squad to face Galatasaray(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has confirmed its traveling squad to take on Galatasaray in the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie, with Alisson Becker and Federico Chiesa out of the trip to Istanbul.The Reds head back to Turkey as they begin the knockout stages of the competition, having avoided last month’s play-off round thanks to a top-eight finish in the league phase.It was during that opening round though that Arne Slot’s side suffered a 1-0 defeat to tomorrow’s opponents, with Victor Osimhen scoring the only goal from the penalty spot. Liverpool will be hoping for a better outcome this time as it plots its path to the final in Budapest in May.READ MORE: Kylian Mbappe says no to Real Madrid offer after Trent Alexander-Arnold banREAD MORE: Galatasaray boss criticizes his players for focusing too much on Liverpool tie Slot took his players through their final preparations on Monday before the squad jetted off to Istanbul, with Chiesa a notable absentee at the AXA Training Centre.Liverpool has now confirmed its squad for Tuesday’s encounter in a statement, with Chiesa not included as expected, but Alisson is a surprise omission.
The goalkeeper was seen in training on Monday, but is thought to have suffered some discomfort in his hamstring.Slot is likely to give more insight into both players' absences when he speaks to the media at his pre-match press conference in Turkey.Federico Chiesa is missing for Liverpool's first leg against GalatasarayThe Reds have named 21 players in total in their traveling squad, with Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni all still missing through injury.Alexis Mac Allister makes the party though, despite raising concerns after being substituted against Wolves in the FA Cup on Friday, having been on the receiving end of a robust challenge from Hwang Hee-chan.The midfielder was involved in training on Monday, easing any lingering concerns over his fitness, and took part alongside Florian Wirtz, who is back in contention after making his return from the bench at Molineux following a back injury.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Rio Ngumoha is confirmed to be traveling as well, and will be aiming to earn another start, having impressed against Wolves after receiving a number of calls to be given more opportunities by Slot.The Reds will be aiming to take a lead back with them to Anfield for the second leg, with Galatasaray set to visit Merseyside next week on March 18 after Liverpool hosts Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday.Liverpool confirmed squad vs Galatasaray: Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Ekitike, Mamardashvili, Robertson, Woodman, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Nallo, Morrison, Ngumoha, Misciur.