Inter vs Liverpool Football Prediction: Leave Salah Out

Inter Milan have a good opportunity to take another step forward in the race to qualify for the Round of 16 of the 2025/26 Champions League.

This is the perfect time to face Liverpool , a team mired in a crisis of form and torn apart by internal conflicts.

Inter are in consistent form. Photo: Inter.it

After his initial setback in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, coach Chivu wants to quickly bounce back and try to defeat a European football giant.

To prepare for this match, Inter had just won convincingly 4-0 against Cesc Fabregas's Como, a result that helped Chivu's team maintain their position in the top 3 of Serie A, just one point behind league leaders Milan.

The victory also showed the excellent form of the blue and black team, even though they had to continue playing without Dumfries.

Tonight's match reminds Inter fans of what happened in the 2021/22 Champions League round of 16.

Liverpool eliminated them in the round of 16. The English team won 2-0 at Giuseppe Meazza, while Inter won 1-0 in the return leg at Anfield.

This time, Inter can take advantage of their home advantage and Liverpool's current slump. Experts rate Chivu's team higher.

Liverpool no longer resembles the Premier League champions they were just a few months ago. Manager Arne Slot has lost the version of "The Kop" that once captivated all of Europe.

Currently, Liverpool are ranked 13th in the Champions League and 10th in the Premier League – 10 points behind league leaders Arsenal.

Moreover, the heated conflict between Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot has caused a stir and could further fracture the already troubled dressing room.

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Salah was dropped after making inappropriate statements. Photo: ESPN

After being benched for three consecutive matches, the Egyptian striker said Liverpool "betrayed" him, claiming Slot didn't want him in the team.

As a result, during the trip to Italy, Slot even dropped Salah from the squad list. This drastic decision was approved by Liverpool fans.

“Salah? His outburst has been punished. I don’t understand why he feels betrayed. Now let’s focus on Inter ,” Slot said.

Inter boasts one of the strongest defenses in Europe this season, conceding only 3 goals – second only to Arsenal (1 goal conceded). The home team will rely on solidity and look for breakthroughs from individual moments.

Force:

Inter: Darmian, Dumfries, and Di Gennaro are injured.

Liverpool: Chiesa, Endo, Frimpong, and Cody Gakpo are injured. Salah is ruled out.

Predicted lineup:

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Bisseck, Bastoni; Augusto, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Ekitike, Wirtz, Szoboszlai; Isak.

Match odds: Inter -1/2 goal handicap

Total goals: 2 3/4

Prediction: Inter wins 1-0 .

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