Fenerbahce v Liverpool: Champions League – live

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Earlier today Liverpool’s Under-19s beat their Fenerbahce counterparts 5-3, with Will Wright scoring a hat-trick. They were 3-1 up after just 20 minutes, and 4-2 up after half an hour, while Fenerbahce finished with 10 men after Ali Demirbilek was sent off in stoppage time. Also on the scoresheet was Finn Inglethorpe, son of Liverpool’s long-time academy director, Alex.

Here’s Andy Hunter’s pre-match missive from Istanbul:

Andoni Iraola has said Liverpool must improve their attacking play but dismissed concerns over the contrast between his team’s output in the Premier League and Champions League.

Liverpool boast a 100% record in Europe this season and can take a significant step towards qualification for the knockout phase with victory away at Fenerbahce on Wednesday.

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