Arne Slot Admits Osimhen’s Early Exit Fueled Liverpool’s Comeback

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Liverpool overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit to beat Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield. Manager Arne Slot revealed that Victor Osimhen’s injury in the 10th minute changed the game’s momentum. Slot praised Osimhen’s influence in the opening stages and admitted that playing without him eased Liverpool’s task. The Nigerian striker had been Galatasaray’s main threat after setting up their winner in Istanbul and scoring against Liverpool in the group phase. Despite trying to carry on, Osimhen was withdrawn at halftime with a fractured forearm. Galatasaray confirmed he will be sidelined for at least a month. Slot said it was tough to face that Galatasaray side when fully fit, but the injury swung the tie in Liverpool’s favour.

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