Galatasaray have lodged an official complaint with UEFA and are considering legal action after Noa Lang suffered a serious thumb injury in their Champions League defeat at Liverpool. The Dutch forward required surgery following a collision with an advertising hoarding during the 4-0 loss at Anfield.
Lang, who came on as a second-half substitute, caught his thumb in a gap between the hoarding and a barrier in the 76th minute. He needed oxygen before leaving the pitch and was taken to hospital for an operation to repair the damage.
Galatasaray general secretary Eray Yazgan said: 'After the match, we lodged a complaint with UEFA representatives regarding the matter. They conducted their investigation. UEFA will evaluate the issue. We are consulting with lawyers. We will submit our compensation claim to UEFA.'
Yazgan added that the club will request that 'grievances regarding salaries be addressed' and warned that a lawsuit may be filed if their request is not met. Liverpool and UEFA officials were seen inspecting the advertising hoarding after the game.
