Overview
- Inter sit on 12 points from four wins and, based on last season’s bar of 16, likely need roughly a win and a draw from their final three fixtures to secure direct advancement.
- The match at San Siro on December 9 precedes Inter’s remaining group games against Arsenal at home and Borussia Dortmund away.
- Liverpool arrive ninth in the Premier League on 23 points after a downturn in results that has increased pressure on coach Arne Slot.
- Mohamed Salah’s dispute with Slot has produced several recent benchings, creating uncertainty over his involvement at San Siro.
- Chivu’s side report broad squad recovery and strong attacking form despite Denzel Dumfries being out, with Marcus Thuram scoring three in his last two and Lautaro Martínez on a prolific San Siro Champions League run.