A Liverpool side engulfed in crisis faces one of the most daunting tests in European football on Tuesday night.
They travel to the San Siro to take on Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League. Arne Slot’s tenure at Anfield is hanging by a thread following a week of turmoil on and off the pitch. The Reds arrive in Italy reeling from a 3-3 draw at Leeds United that was overshadowed by Mohamed Salah’s explosive post-match interview and subsequent omission from the squad.
They face an Inter Milan team that remains a formidable force at home. Cristian Chivu’s side warmed up for this heavyweight clash with a 4-0 demolition of Como. Meanwhile, Liverpool are desperate to avoid a fourth consecutive away game without a win. Consequently, this match represents a critical juncture for both the managers and the club’s European ambitions.
Inter Milan vs Liverpool – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
- Kick-off: 8:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro), Milan
- Referee: Robert Kempter (GER)
- VAR: Christian Dingert (GER)
- Last Meeting: Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan, 8 March 2022, UEFA Champions League
Team News
Inter Milan
Cristian Chivu has received a boost on the right flank. Denzel Dumfries is pushing to return from an ankle issue, though he may have to settle for a place on the bench. Matteo Darmian remains sidelined along with backup goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro and defender Tomás Palacios. However, captain Lautaro Martínez is fit and in lethal form. He will partner Marcus Thuram in attack, supported by the creative Hakan Çalhanoglu.
Liverpool
The headline news is the absence of Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian star has been left out of the travelling squad following his public criticism of the club and manager Arne Slot after the Leeds draw. He is joined on the absentee list by Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, and Wataru Endo due to fitness issues. Therefore, the Reds are light in attacking areas. Conor Bradley is available and expected to start at right-back. In addition, Joe Gomez could replace Ibrahima Konaté centrally. Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni remain long-term absentees.
Form
Inter Milan
Inter’s 2-1 loss to Atlético Madrid was a rare blip in an otherwise flawless European campaign. At the San Siro, they are imperious. The Nerazzurri have gone unbeaten in their last 18 Champions League home matches, the longest current streak in the competition. Furthermore, their attack is firing on all cylinders, boasting the highest non-penalty expected goals (xG) tally in the tournament.
Liverpool
Liverpool’s season is threatening to unravel. The 4-1 home humiliation by PSV Eindhoven on matchday five was their third home loss by 3+ goals this season. This is a low not seen since 1929-30. Although they have won five of their last six away games against Italian opposition, their current form is alarming. Since a 5-0 win over Frankfurt in October, their attack has stuttered. However, history offers hope: Liverpool have won all four of their away games at the Giuseppe Meazza against Milan and Inter combined.
Predicted Lineups
Inter Milan predicted XI: Sommer; Akanji, Bisseck, Bastoni; Augusto, Zieliński, Barella, Çalhanoglu, Dimarco; Thuram, Martínez
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ekitike; Isak
How to watch Inter Milan vs Liverpool?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Amazon Prime Video. Coverage starts at 7:00 pm GMT.
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