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Lang: "No PlayStation for a while. Conte? There was no spark."

The winger, on loan from Napoli, took a risk, but it seems unlikely that his thumb will need to be amputated

'That was no fun' - Lang still suffering from thumb injury vs Liverpool

Galatasaray winger Noa Lang has spoken out about the horrific thumb injury he suffered during his team's 4-0 Champions League exit against Liverpool at Anfield. The Dutchman required immediate double surgery after his finger was partially severed by an advertising hoarding. Despite the severe pain and an ongoing UEFA investigation, the attacker remains hopeful of making a quick return.

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UEFA & Liverpool launch investigation into Lang injury

UEFA and Liverpool have launched an investigation into the advertising hoarding that left Noa Lang requiring surgery after the Dutch winger suffered a serious injury to his right thumb during Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night. Lang was involved in a collision with the pitchside boards in the latter stages of the loss and had to be stretchered off.

Galatasaray duo show off battle scars following Liverpool clash

Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night proved painful in more ways than one, with both Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang ending up in hospital after the 4-0 defeat that sent Liverpool through to the quarter-finals. In the aftermath, the two attackers have since been making light of their shared misfortune, with Lang posting an Instagram story showing the pair on a video call together, both sporting bandaged limbs.

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Galatasaray threaten to sue Liverpool over Lang injury

Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly preparing a compensation lawsuit after winger Noa Lang suffered a horrific thumb injury during yesterday's 4-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool at Anfield. The 26-year-old Dutchman sliced his digit open on an advertising hoarding as his side crashed out of the round of 16.

Duo Galatasaray stars hospitalised after injury vs Liverpool

Galatasaray’s Champions League dreams ended in a nightmare at Anfield as both Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang were rushed to the hospital. The Turkish giants confirmed a forearm fracture for the Nigerian striker and a "serious" thumb injury for the Dutch winger.

"Enough is enough!" Slot lashes out at Galatasaray stars

In the end, Liverpool comfortably secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals against Galatasaray. Arne Slot couldn’t resist a dig afterwards.

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Galatasaray: "Osimhen has a fracture; surgery to be assessed. Lang is set for an operation"

A double blow for the Istanbul club

'No spark with Conte' - Lang claims 'unfair' treatment by Napoli boss

Noa Lang has lifted the lid on his abrupt Napoli exit, aiming a dig at Antonio Conte after claiming he was treated unfairly during his brief spell in Italy. The Dutch winger, who has joined Galatasaray on loan to save his World Cup dream, insists his relationship with the fiery manager was non-existent and hit out at the "political behaviour" behind the scenes in Naples that forced him out after just six months.

Conte warns frustrated Napoli winger not to be 'selfish'

Noa Lang has expressed frustration over his lack of playing time at Napoli, revealing he has only spoken to Antonio Conte once since joining in the summer. After being benched in a humiliating 6-2 defeat to former club PSV, the Dutch winger admitted he “has to accept” his situation while Conte warned he must avoid being “selfish” and focus on the team.

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