Two major updates at Liverpool have emerged following Wednesday night's Champions League win over Galatasaray
Hot on the heels of their 4-0 Champions League victory over Galatasaray, spirits are high once more at Anfield. However, there's no rest for the wicked as the Reds prepare for their return to Premier League action at Brighton on Saturday.
Almost exactly one month has passed since Liverpool last won an away fixture in league competition. And the pressure is on for Arne Slot's side to end that drought as they hope to rescue a top-four finish and qualify for next term's Champions League.
A win over the Seagulls in Saturday's lunchtime slot would temporarily fire Liverpool ahead of Aston Villa and into fourth. It helps that Slot & Co have already beaten Brighton twice so far this season, both in the league and in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Galatasaray may be in the rear view mirror, but one development threatens to have long-lasting implications beyond Wednesday's matchup. Mirror Football breaks down the latest ramifications from that match and more in the latest headlines.
Gala 'threaten to sue' Liverpool
Noa Lang's freak Anfield injury doesn't appear as though it will go away just yet as Galatasaray indicate they'll take legal action over the matter. Dutch winger Lang suffered a severe cut to his finger after catching it between two advertising hoardings pitchside and remained in Liverpool to undergo surgery.
The forward posted an update on Instagram, confirming his operation came off without a hitch as he said: "S*** happens." However, it would appear his club have taken a less understanding approach as they seek reimbursement.
Galatasaray's stance appears to be that they will now be missing one of their players due to the facilities at Anfield. As such, a club official suggested they expect remuneration to account for the period in which Lang will now be unavailable.
"We made a complaint to UEFA representatives after the match. They also made their investigations," said Galatasaray general secretary Eray Yazga while speaking to HTSpor after the game. "UEFA will evaluate the issue.
"We are in talks with lawyers. We will file a lawsuit for compensation to UEFA. We will ask for our victimisation in terms of salary to be eliminated."
Having been knocked out of Europe, it appears the Super Lig giants are adamant on seeing that justice is served in their eyes. And if UEFA doesn't find itself accountable for any costs, it may be that Liverpool have to put their hands in their own pockets should a court find in Gala's favour.
Isak eyes return
There isn't a Liverpool fan out there who won't feel some regret over how Alexander Isak's debut season as a Red has panned out. However, the Swede could still have a say in turning the season into a success as he nears a return from injury.
The former Newcastle man has been sidelined since suffering a fractured fibula in December. However, the Daily Mail has reported he's hoping to be back in action for Slot in early April after already upping his workload in training.
Images recently surfaced of Isak running on grass and getting back into the squad fold on Merseyside. However, it's not expected that the striker will be back to full health until the start of next term.
Liverpool have seemingly been in communication with Sweden manager Graham Potter concerning their upcoming World Cup play-off against Ukraine. Isak will have no part to play in that fixture as he prioritises his return to fitness, though it could mean a busy summer if his national team qualifies without him.