Liverpool head coach Arne Slot revealed the main reason his side defeated Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield was the early injury to the visitors’ key striker.
The Dutch manager acknowledged that Victor Osimhen’s forced departure significantly altered the dynamic of the UEFA Champions League contest, allowing his team to capitalize on the absence of Galatasaray’s most influential attacking threat.
Speaking after the match, the Dutch coach revealed that Osimhen’s impact was evident even in the opening ten minutes, with the Nigerian forward dictating the flow of the game. Slot noted that the rest of the Galatasaray side operates effectively around the striker, and his absence provided Liverpool with a clear advantage they exploited throughout the evening.
Slot also expressed relief at not having to face a fully fit Osimhen for the full 90 minutes, citing the forward’s proven ability to score decisively. He added that playing against Galatasaray in their home stadium presents a difficult challenge due to their passionate supporters, making the clean sheet and early breakthrough at Anfield even more crucial for the victory.