Overview
- Liverpool won 1-0 at the San Siro as Dominik Szoboszlai converted an 88th‑minute penalty after VAR penalized Alessandro Bastoni for tugging Florian Wirtz’s shirt.
- Mohamed Salah was left out of the traveling squad following his public criticism of Arne Slot, who told reporters he had “no clue” whether Salah has played his last game for the club.
- Ibrahima Konaté had a first‑half header ruled out following a lengthy VAR review that deemed the ball had struck Hugo Ekitike’s arm in the buildup.
- Arne Slot started Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike together up front due to injuries and illness elsewhere in the squad, adjusting shape to cover absences.
- The result ended Inter’s 18‑match unbeaten European home run and drew Italian criticism of the late penalty decision, while boosting Liverpool’s chances of direct last‑16 qualification.