Suspensions could rule out five players from the Anfield clash

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is among three key players walking a disciplinary tightrope as the Reds prepare for their crucial Champions League last-16 second leg against Galatasaray. Following a narrow 1-0 defeat in Istanbul, Arne Slot’s side must overturn the deficit at Anfield to keep their European ambitions alive. However, the threat of suspension looms large over the squad, with several starters just one booking away from a costly ban.

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has confirmed that he has not yet entered discussions with the club regarding a contract extension. Despite being a pivotal figure in the Reds' engine room during a challenging period of transition on Merseyside, the World Cup winner remains calm about his current situation as the club shifts its focus toward future squad investment.

Liverpool have secured the long-term future of Ryan Gravenberch, with the Dutch international midfielder putting pen to paper on a new contract at Anfield. The former Bayern Munich star has become a pillar of the Reds' midfield since his arrival on Merseyside, and this latest agreement ensures he will remain a key figure in the club's ambitious project for years to come. The deal was finalised on Saturday, rewarding the 23-year-old for his stellar form under fellow countryman Arne Slot.