In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Galatasaray was eliminated from the European competition after a 4-0 away defeat to Liverpool. However, serious injuries sustained during the match overshadowed the result.
In the second half of the match, Galatasaray's Dutch player Noa Lang suffered a severe injury after getting his hand caught between the pitch-side advertising boards. It was reported that the player's finger was severed during the incident, while Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen also suffered a broken arm during the game. The injuries to both players caused great distress.
Following these developments, the UEFA Disciplinary Committee has launched a detailed investigation into the stadium's safety standards. The focus of the inquiry is primarily on the distance of the advertising boards from the pitch and the gaps between them. It has been learned that UEFA officials are evaluating whether the distance of the advertising boards from the touchline complies with regulations and whether the gaps between the boards pose a risk to player safety.
According to reports in the British press, reports prepared by pitch inspectors before the match are also being evaluated as part of the investigation. Whether UEFA will impose sanctions on the stadium management or relevant units as a result of this investigation will be clarified by the final report to be issued.
News Source: 12punto
