Overview
- Chivu confirmed Manuel Akanji did not train and said his status will be decided on the day of the match.
- With Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian still out, Inter are considering Stefan de Vrij, Yann Aurel Bisseck or Francesco Acerbi to reinforce the back line.
- Liverpool travel without Mohamed Salah following a public fallout with manager Arne Slot, according to multiple reports.
- Chivu dismissed any advantage from Salah’s absence, warning that Liverpool’s strength lies in their collective intensity.
- Defending Inter’s pedigree, Chivu highlighted two Champions League finals in three seasons and urged focus despite recent scrutiny.