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Need to know Noa Lang's injury caused Liverpool vs Galatasaray to be halted in the closing stages. Learn more Noa Lang was forced off during Galatasaray's Champions League match against Liverpool after sustaining what appeared to be a serious hand injury.
The Dutch winger had been a constant threat to the Reds before the incident, leaving Anfield in stunned silence as he received medical attention on the pitch.The 26-year-old was immediately taken to hospital for more treatment after colliding with an advertising board on the side of the pitch and falling to the floor in pain.Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk expressed his deep concern in the post-match press conference, admitting the injury "did not look good." Lang’s teammates were visibly distressed as he was helped from the field, knowing his absence would be a massive loss.Before his withdrawal, Lang’s direct running and creativity had caused problems for the Liverpool defence. His exit significantly blunted Galatasaray’s counter-attacking threat and the game was brought to a halt shortly before the final whistle.His head coach said: "He is going to the hospital, important issue he has with his finger.
They have brought him there. If there is an operation, they will do it here."The injury is also a blow to the Netherlands national team, as Lang was hoping to play a role in their upcoming fixtures.
