The Senegal international delivered for Liverpool in Istanbul but the towering Chelsea forward still can’t get the rub of the green for the Blues
There just seems to be something about Liverpool and penalty shootouts in Istanbul, isn’t there?
It was in the Turkish city, at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium; the six-time European champions triumphed in one of the most famous Champions League finals in history, defeating AC Milan 3-2 on penalties in 2005 after coming from 3-0 down at half-time to equalize 3-3 in a dramatic six-minute spell.
While there wasn’t quite as much drama at Vodafone Park on Wednesday night, the encounter saw Jurgen Klopp’s side claim a European double, by adding the Super Cup to their latest Champions League success in June.