After securing a victory over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League group stage, Liverpool now faces their second match away from home — against Galatasaray. The kickoff will be on Tuesday local time, which means in Japan it will take place early Wednesday morning.
Liverpool will travel with a 21-man squad for the Galatasaray match. Below is the full list of players selected (in squad number order).
21-Man Squad List
Alisson, Gomez, Endo, Van Dijk, Konaté, Kerkes, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Isak, McAllister, Salah, Bradley, Jones, Gakpo, Ekiti, Mamardashvili, Robertson, Woodman, Frimpong, Flanfenbergh, Engmore
One notable omission from the squad is Federico Chiesa, who has been left out due to a minor injury, as confirmed by the club.
The schedule is tight: this match comes just two days after Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace. For the players, having just lost to Crystal Palace, the temptation to make amends immediately must be strong.
A positive note: Ekiti, who missed the Crystal Palace match due to suspension, returns to the squad. It will be interesting to see what kind of performance he can deliver after his absence. Amid a congested weekly schedule (two matches per week), how Liverpool manages the physical and tactical demands will be under close scrutiny.