Overview
- Liverpool left Mohamed Salah out of the traveling party to Milan after his complaints about being benched, with Arne Slot saying the decision was a reaction to those comments.
- The team beat Inter 1-0 at San Siro on an 88th‑minute penalty by Dominik Szoboszlai, easing pressure and reinforcing Slot’s authority.
- Slot said he could not say whether Salah will play for Liverpool again but noted there remains a possibility of a return.
- Teammates urged unity, with Alexis Mac Allister saying the squad stands with the club and hopes for a resolution, while prominent pundits criticized Salah for going public.
- Salah posted a solitary gym selfie and continued training before his expected departure for the Africa Cup of Nations next week, keeping short‑term availability questions open.