Arne Slot says Liverpool must be more clinical if they are to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
The Reds were beaten 1-0 at Galatasaray on Tuesday night for the second time this season, with Mario Lemina heading the only goal after seven minutes in the first leg of their last-16 tie at Rams Park.
Florian Wirtz missed a couple of early chances, while Alexis Mac Allister and Hugo Ekitike also spurned good opportunities in the second half.
Ibrahima Konate thought he had equalised late on, but his scruffy effort was ruled out for handball.
Galatasaray will have no fans inside Anfield for next Wednesday’s second leg following a UEFA ruling over the conduct of supporters who travelled to Juventus in the previous round.
Arne Slot said: “We started the game really well, even better than three months ago. We had three or four great moments, the biggest moment when Florian came across almost an open goal but he couldn’t finish that ball.
“We weren’t able to score and like last time, with their first attack it led to a corner and you have to give credit to the way when they get a chance they play it like it’s the last chance of their lives.
“It’s definitely something we can learn from. We sometimes get our chances and it comes across like we think we’ll get 10 more. It’s already a difficult place to come to, but when you’re 1-0 down it makes it even harder.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a frustration but it’s a situation we are facing and I’m responsible for it, and we’ve been facing it for much of the season.
“We created enough to score a goal. We scored one and it was overturned by the VAR.”
The Liverpool head coach added: “I don’t think they had a lot of chances in the second half. They have good players and good teams will always create chances. They scored five goals against Juventus so that tells you what they are capable of.
“We have had very good chances, one on ones against the goalkeeper and unfortunately we couldn’t score. I have to give to how they defended. They keep on fighting and put themselves in front of the ball.
“What I do know is now it’s half-time. We have lost here twice 1-0 and the good thing is the next game isn’t played here, it’s played at Anfield and our fans can create a similar atmosphere.
“I don’t think it’s possible so many things can go against us as they have the last two games (against Galatasaray). Things will be more normal in the home game.
“And I also think we can improve over performance and that with the help of our fans has to lead to a good game next week.”
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