Noa Lang’s injury caused Liverpool vs Galatasaray to be halted in the closing stages.
Noa Lang in pain on the Anfield pitch. (Image: Getty)
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Noa Lang was forced off during Galatasaray’s Champions League match against Liverpool after sustaining what appeared to be a serious hand injury. The Dutch winger had been a constant threat to the Reds before the incident, leaving Anfield in stunned silence as he received medical attention on the pitch.
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The 26-year-old was immediately taken to hospital for more treatment after colliding with an advertising board on the side of the pitch and falling to the floor in pain.
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Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk expressed his deep concern in the post-match press conference, admitting the injury “did not look good.” Lang’s teammates were visibly distressed as he was helped from the field, knowing his absence would be a massive loss.
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Before his withdrawal, Lang’s direct running and creativity had caused problems for the Liverpool defence. His exit significantly blunted Galatasaray’s counter-attacking threat and the game was brought to a halt shortly before the final whistle.
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His head coach said: “He is going to the hospital, important issue he has with his finger. They have brought him there. If there is an operation, they will do it here.”
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The injury is also a blow to the Netherlands national team, as Lang was hoping to play a role in their upcoming fixtures.
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