Liverpool pulled off a significant win at San Siro, their fourth victory in four years against Inter Milan. However, the narrative would have been vastly different if Dominik Szoboszlai had missed that penalty. Salah's absence still casts a long shadow over the team, with many left to ponder whether he really is indispensable.
Despite the challenges posed by his non-arrival, Arne Slot took charge and orchestrated an assured display from his squad. What was most notable, however, was the spirit of unity displayed on the pitch after a tumultuous few days for Liverpool. The players showed that they are more than just individual talents but also a cohesive unit.
Virgil van Dijk emphasized that the team's focus should be on itself and that there is no need to dwell on external pressures. For his part, Andy Robertson acknowledged that this victory was crucial for all of them, especially considering the dismal run of results prior to it.
In terms of Salah, Slot deftly sidestepped questions about the player's absence by shifting the focus towards Szoboszlai and other players who stepped up in his place. The manager highlighted how much potential he has shown both physically and on the pitch.
Szoboszlai is indeed proving to be a crucial component of Liverpool's lineup this season, having scored directly involved in more goals than any other player so far (10 β five goals, five assists). His ability to run for 40 minutes non-stop over four games within ten days shows just how well he's been utilized by the coach.
As it stands now, there is no turning point being declared here. The team needs to keep pushing forward and build on this momentum, which seems unshakeable right now. Liverpool will be eager to see how Salah recovers from his absence when they get back home, but their focus remains firmly fixed on the present.
Despite the challenges posed by his non-arrival, Arne Slot took charge and orchestrated an assured display from his squad. What was most notable, however, was the spirit of unity displayed on the pitch after a tumultuous few days for Liverpool. The players showed that they are more than just individual talents but also a cohesive unit.
Virgil van Dijk emphasized that the team's focus should be on itself and that there is no need to dwell on external pressures. For his part, Andy Robertson acknowledged that this victory was crucial for all of them, especially considering the dismal run of results prior to it.
In terms of Salah, Slot deftly sidestepped questions about the player's absence by shifting the focus towards Szoboszlai and other players who stepped up in his place. The manager highlighted how much potential he has shown both physically and on the pitch.
Szoboszlai is indeed proving to be a crucial component of Liverpool's lineup this season, having scored directly involved in more goals than any other player so far (10 β five goals, five assists). His ability to run for 40 minutes non-stop over four games within ten days shows just how well he's been utilized by the coach.
As it stands now, there is no turning point being declared here. The team needs to keep pushing forward and build on this momentum, which seems unshakeable right now. Liverpool will be eager to see how Salah recovers from his absence when they get back home, but their focus remains firmly fixed on the present.