Liverpool’s crushing victory over Galatasaray has now been recognized at European level, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahimovic both named in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week.
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After we took complete control of the second leg at Anfield, it’s no surprise that two of our standout players have been included in the official squad.
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Szoboszlai leads Liverpool approval ratings
According to UEFA.com, the Hungarian midfielder is one of the most influential players in all competitions this round.
“A dominant midfielder for Liverpool against Galatasaray, he opened the scoring with a superb set-piece and was involved in three other goals, making a total of 12 tackles and tackles.”
The performance has already been praised by Jamie Carragher, who described the 25-year-old as Liverpool’s best player at the moment, highlighting his energy and influence on the pitch.
Szoboszlai’s impact on both sides of the ball was evident throughout the night, with his pressing, receiving and offensive output setting the tone for the rest of the team.
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Konate’s performance also paid off
Despite criticism from Galatasaray coach Okan Bruuk after the game, the French centre-back alongside him was recognized for his outstanding defensive performance.
“He helped Liverpool dominate Galatasaray by stopping the attack with a series of defensive interventions and helping them attack directly with his long balls.”
Konate’s physical presence and composure were key in limiting Galatasaray’s threats, especially after Victor Osimhen was forced off, allowing us to take complete control of the game.
UEFA noted that two Liverpool players were named in the starting XI, underscoring how dominant the team’s performance was on the night.
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“Three Sporting CP players and two Liverpool players have been named in the All-Star eleven for the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie.”
For Liverpool, this recognition reflects what we saw on the pitch, a performance built on energy, control and quality, with Szoboszlai and Konate at the heart of everything running smoothly.
