Liverpool host Galatasaray at Anfield on 18 March 2026 in a UEFA Champions League 1/8 final tie, with the home side arriving from a strong group phase (18 points, goal difference 12, 20 goals for and 8 against in 8 matches). Galatasaray come in with 10 points and a goal difference of -2 after 9 goals scored and 11 conceded.
Liverpool Availability
Liverpool face a lengthy absentee list. S. Bajcetic is out with a hamstring injury, C. Bradley with a knee injury, and H. Davies is unavailable as inactive. Midfield anchor W. Endo misses out due to a foot injury, while striker A. Isak is sidelined with a broken leg, removing a key attacking option. Young defender G. Leoni is ruled out with a knee injury, and R. Williams is also inactive. Creative force D. Szoboszlai (4 goals and 4 assists in this Champions League campaign) is available and expected to shoulder even more responsibility.
Galatasaray Availability
Galatasaray have a mixed picture. Defender M. Baltaci is suspended, while youngsters C. Guner, G. Gurpuz and R. Nhaga are all inactive. Key centre-back D. Sanchez is also suspended after yellow cards, and A. Unyay is out injured. Star forward V. Osimhen, with 7 goals and 2 assists, is available and remains their main attacking threat.
Impact Summary
Liverpool lose depth in defence and midfield plus a centre-forward option, but retain their primary creators. Galatasaray’s bigger concern is at the back, with suspensions and injuries weakening their defensive structure while their top scorer Osimhen remains intact, preserving most of their attacking output.
