Istanbul, the scene of Liverpool's most memorable European triumph, has been less kind to them in recent times, with Wednesday's loss marking their third consecutive defeat in the Turkish capital. More concerning is that this was only the fifth time in 66 games under Arne Slot that Liverpool failed to find the back of the net.

Alexander Isak has found life tough at Liverpool since his big-money move from Newcastle in the summer, with Magpies fans quick to point out why he's struggling

Alexander Isak has struggled to make an impact at Liverpool since his record-breaking move from Newcastle United in the summer and Magpies supporters have been quick to give their verdict

On Tuesday night, Arne Slot's men travelled to Rams Park in Istanbul, Turkey, as they look to make it two wins out of two in the UEFA Champions League. However, against Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray, Liverpool were nowhere from start to finish as they fell to a 1-0 defeat, thanks to Victor Osimhen's first-half penalty.

Isak's competition for the No. 9 spot, Hugo Ekitike, also scored on Tuesday, but you won't believe what he did after

Alexander Isak was named in Liverpool's starting lineup for the Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. The Sweden striker was given the chance to make his debut after completing a British record $170 million deadline day move from Newcastle.

Ekitike, who once found himself down the pecking order behind Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar during his brief stint at Paris Saint-Germain, is not fazed by the competition at Liverpool and feels that playing alongside Isak in matches and in training will help him to develop as a player.

Isak’s First Liverpool Goal Signals Intent Across All FrontsEarly Statement at AnfieldAlexander Isak needed little time to show why Liverpool pursued him so intently. His first goal for the club