Player Ratings: Dominik Szoboszlai shines as Liverpool beat Inter Milan, Szoboszlai delivers from the spot late on as Liverpool edge past Inter amid Salah drama…

Player Ratings: Dominik Szoboszlai excels as Liverpool triumph over Inter Milan

Szoboszlai converts a late penalty as Liverpool narrowly defeats Inter amidst Salah’s drama

Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool: Dominik Szoboszlai’s late penalty secures a crucial victory for Arne Slot at San Siro, intensifying his hold amid the Mohamed Salah power struggle

Player Ratings: Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool

Liverpool’s visit to the San Siro concluded with a blend of determination, controversy, and relief as Arne Slot’s team triumphed over Inter Milan 1-0, bolstering their quest for a top eight finish in the Champions League.

For a squad aiming to regain their rhythm on the European stage, this match was characterized more by resilience than fluidity, ultimately decided by a penalty kick.

Dominik Szoboszlai maintained his composure with two minutes remaining, converting the crucial penalty after a tense evening filled with VAR reviews.

This victory propels Liverpool back into eighth place, with matches against Marseille away and Qarabag at Anfield still on the horizon, presenting Slot’s squad a real chance to avoid the knockout playoffs.

Against an Inter team that posed threats without ever dominating, Liverpool displayed a more defined defensive organization and greater maturity in ball possession, despite their attacking efforts being somewhat erratic.

VAR drama influences the match

The pivotal moment of the match occurred well before the penalty was awarded. Ibrahima Konate believed he had scored midway through the first half, rising to connect with Szoboszlai’s corner, only for a lengthy five-minute VAR review to conclude with Felix Zwayer disallowing the goal.

Virgil van Dijk had inadvertently headed the ball onto Hugo Ekitike’s arm from close range, a scenario that Liverpool players deemed unavoidable. Zwayer disagreed, nullifying the goal in a decision that left the traveling fans frustrated.

Inter Milan posed occasional threats, particularly through Lautaro Martinez, but Alisson’s crucial save during first-half stoppage time kept the score level.

When Florian Wirtz was fouled by Alessandro Bastoni in the dying moments, Zwayer awarded a penalty, and Szoboszlai capitalized on the opportunity.

Liverpool’s performances under scrutiny

Slot’s team combined control with occasional mistakes, yet several players made notable contributions that were crucial to the victory.

Ryan Gravenberch’s awareness both in possession and off the ball was particularly impressive, as was the solidity provided by Konate and Van Dijk in central defence. While some players found it difficult to find their rhythm, the team as a whole remained resilient when the match became tense.

Player ratings from Inter Milan vs Liverpool

Liverpool player ratings

Alisson, 7

Joe Gomez, 6

Ibrahima Konate, 7

Virgil van Dijk, 7

Andy Robertson, 6

Ryan Gravenberch, 8

Curtis Jones, 7

Alexis Mac Allister, 5

Dominik Szoboszlai, 8

Alexander Isak, 5

Hugo Ekitike, 6

Substitutes

Conor Bradley, 7

Florian Wirtz, 6

Manager

Arne Slot, 7

Liverpool departs Milan with a crucial victory, a clean sheet, and the belief that their Champions League journey still has significant potential.

The outcome of the final group matches will decide their destiny, but this evening in Italy showcased the organization and bravery that Slot has been demanding from his squad.