Okan Buruk provides update on Noa Lang and Osimhen's injuries

Buruk made statements at the press conference held after the match at Anfield Stadium.

Evaluating the match, the experienced manager noted the following:

"It was a night we did not expect. Our opponent played their best football of the season. The biggest turning point of the match for us, where we psychologically lost the game, was when Osimhen got injured. Because he was thinking about his arm too much during the game, he could not give 100 percent. It affected our attacking transitions and our pressing. We lost control of the game towards the end of the first half. Our opponent was at a higher level than us. We also experienced a drop in self-confidence. We conceded a goal from a corner today. It looked like a foul on Sallai. We were expecting Marciniak, one of the best referees in the world, today, but since he was injured, we ended up with one of the worst. Liverpool's performance increased in the second half and it was a deserved win for them. I congratulate them for the football they played and their victory. We could not do what we wanted. While we were playing a bit better at the beginning of the second half, we conceded the second and third goals in a short time. We lost the match very early. We played against a very good team. Their players are very good and experienced. Playing away is not an easy thing. I thank my players for reaching this round. They tried to do their best, but there was a huge difference between our home and away performances. This caused us to suffer a heavy defeat today."

Providing information about the conditions of Noa Lang and Victor Osimhen, who could not continue the game due to injuries, Buruk said, "Lang is going to the hospital now. There is a significant problem with his finger. It will be clear at the hospital. They took him very quickly. If an operation is required, a decision will be made. Osimhen also lost a lot in the first half due to the pain in his arm. He wanted to come off at halftime. They will also check his pain. After going to the hospital, a clear statement will be made regarding his injury as well."

When asked if he made a mistake in his starting lineup, the yellow-red team's manager said, "I do not want to evaluate this match through any single player. We made two changes at halftime. After Sane and Lang came on, the beginning of the second half went as we wanted, but it did not continue. We played poorly in both halves. Both the starting and the substitute squads played poorly. I will not single anyone out. Of course, when you lose, the starting 11s and the players you bring into the game can be criticized. That is why I do not want to read today's match through individual players. We went into halftime trailing 1-0. Our goalkeeper saved a penalty. The performance in the second half should have been much better. In the second half, we fell even below the first half. Regardless of who was on the pitch, we did not play well today in either half."