Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool will defeat Galatasaray to reach the Champions League quarter-final, but doesn’t have ‘any hope’ for his former side if they face Paris Saint-Germain next.
The Reds endured a difficult night in Istanbul as they were beaten 1-0 by Galatasaray in the first leg of their last 16 tie.
Liverpool’s defensive frailties were exposed once again as Mario Lemina headed home the only goal of the match in the seventh minute.
Arne Slot’s team must now overturn that result in the return leg at Anfield to qualify for the quarter-final, where they will face either Chelsea or PSG.
Carragher wasn’t impressed with Liverpool’s performance against Galatasaray, and he fears their European journey will likely end in the quarter-final.
Liverpool have endured an underwhelming campaign. They are sixth in the Premier League and could miss out on Champions League qualification for next season.
They have also been disappointing in Europe, with Galatasaray now defeating them twice in 2025-26.
After splashing around £450 million on new signings in the summer, Slot’s team were supposed to be a dominant European force.
But they have suffered several dismal defeats this season, including a recent 2-1 loss at bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Slot led the Reds to Premier League success in his first season, but the standards have dropped this term.
The Dutchman will likely be sacked if Liverpool fail to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
