Liverpool meltdown at San Siro? Salah explosion, Slot under fire, Inter smelling blood
Match Background
Liverpool are in trouble and now face a huge test if they want to keep their hopes alive of reaching the top eight in the Champions League league phase. The Reds travel to the San Siro to play Inter Milan, one of the most dangerous home teams in Europe this season.
Form Guide and Recent News
Inter Milan, three-time European champions, lost their perfect Champions League record in the previous round when they suffered a 2–1 defeat away at Atlético Madrid after a last-minute goal in the 93rd minute. Coach Cristian Chivu demanded a reaction, and he got one. Inter scored 11 goals across their next three home matches, including four in a comfortable win over Como at the weekend. They come into this fixture full of confidence, sitting inside the top four, and they are unbeaten in 18 home matches in this competition (15 wins, 3 draws). Inter have also won four of their last five Champions League group or league-phase matches against English teams.
Liverpool remain stuck in a crisis. On Saturday, they twice lost a lead and ended with a 3–3 draw away at Leeds. The real drama came after the final whistle. Club legend Mohamed Salah, who sat on the bench, delivered strong criticism of both the club and coach Arne Slot, saying he had been “thrown overboard” in difficult moments. Pressure on Slot is growing, especially after Liverpool were crushed 4–1 by PSV in round five. Still, Liverpool will try to take confidence from their seven wins in their last nine European matches away from home.
Head-to-Head History
Liverpool have won four of the six previous meetings between these clubs (two defeats). Only one of those matches saw both teams score.
Key Stats and Trends
- Only two of Inter’s last 14 Champions League group or league-phase matches saw both teams score.
- Nine of Inter’s last 11 Champions League home games produced at least three goals.
- None of Liverpool’s last 31 Champions League group or league-phase matches ended in a draw.
- Liverpool scored in 11 of their last 12 European away matches.
Players to Watch and Team News
Lautaro Martínez has scored in all five of Inter’s home Champions League matches in 2025 (eight goals) and opened the scoring four times. Hugo Ekitiké has scored his last three goals away from home, including the first goal for Liverpool against Frankfurt in the Champions League and away at Leeds.
Both teams come into this match without new injury problems.
