Overview
- After three straight Premier League benchings, Mohamed Salah said he was "thrown under the bus" and no longer has a relationship with Arne Slot, casting doubt on his role at San Siro.
- Slot defended his selections as decisions made "based on the moment," while Italian coverage frames Liverpool’s turmoil as a potential boost to Inter’s push for direct passage to the Champions League round of 16.
- Napoli beat Juventus 2-1 at the Maradona with a Rasmus Hojlund brace, returning Antonio Conte’s side to the top of Serie A.
- Juventus sit four points off the Champions League places and face mounting criticism over results and tactics under Luciano Spalletti, with pivotal league tests against Bologna and Roma ahead.
- Michael Folorunsho apologized after insulting Roma defender Hermoso during Cagliari–Roma, acknowledging the tension of the moment and expressing regret on social media.