Liverpool player ratings vs Fenerbahce: Trey Nyoni shines but defensive lapses cost Andoni Iraola in Istanbul
Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat against Fenerbahce in the Champions League despite taking an early lead. Defensive errors at set-pieces proved costly for Andoni Iraola's side in Istanbul.
Why it matters
The loss marks a significant setback for Liverpool in the league-phase table and highlights defensive vulnerabilities in high-stakes European competition.
Dirk Kuyt's Fenerbahce came from behind twice to end the Reds' perfect start in Europe against the club where he made his name.
Trey Nyoni volleyed the visitors ahead on 25 minutes with his first goal for the club, only for Mason Greenwood's free-kick to deflect off Jeremy Jacquet in the wall four minutes later. Substitute Alexander Isak headed in Cody Gakpo's cross with his first touch on 69 minutes, but Gakpo's backward flick from a corner routine let Archie Brown tap in four minutes later, before Vedat Muriqi headed home Brown's cross to win it on 79 minutes.
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