‘Going to sound daft’ – Phil Thompson provides a left-field take on Liverpool’s loss in Istanbul

In contrast to the prevailing woe which greeted Liverpool’s defeat to Galatasaray, Phil Thompson has adopted a philosophical stance on the result in Istanbul.

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Just like in September, the Reds went down 1-0 at Rams Park after putting in a tepid performance and losing to an early goal from the home side, leaving them requiring victory at Anfield next Wednesday to remain in the Champions League.