Fenerbahce End Liverpool Perfect Champions League Run With 3-2 Istanbul Win

Liverpool suffered their first Champions League defeat of the season on Wednesday night, going down 3-2 to Fenerbahce in a lively tie in Istanbul.

The Reds had arrived in Turkey with three wins from three in Europe, over Atletico Madrid, LASK and Villarreal, but they left empty-handed just days after their Premier League defeat at Arsenal.

There was at least a piece of history for the visitors: midfielder Trey Nyoni, at 19 years and 127 days, became the youngest player in Liverpool history to score his first goal for the club in a European Cup match.

A record, but no points

Nyoni has been one of the bright spots of a difficult week for Liverpool, but his landmark strike could not rescue a result, and the defeat leaves the Reds on nine points from four games.

January questions linger

The loss has again thrown the spotlight on Liverpool midfield depth, with the January window now looming as a chance to strengthen a squad that has been stretched by a packed schedule.

Source: Reuters / Sports Mole