Liverpool Silences San Siro With Gritty Win Amid Salah Headlines

- by Olatunji Johnson

Szoboszlai’s Late Penalty Seals Vital Champions League Victory for Reds

Liverpool delivered a resilient performance on the pitch to drown out the pre-match noise off it, grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Inter Milan at the San Siro. Dominik Szoboszlai’s late penalty sealed the crucial Champions League win, shifting focus back to football after a week dominated by talk of Mohamed Salah’s surprising omission from the squad.

With Salah’s absence the major talking point before kickoff, Liverpool’s players responded by controlling the first half. They thought they had taken the lead when Ibrahima Konaté powered in a header, only for a lengthy VAR review to chalk it off for an earlier handball. At the other end, goalkeeper Alisson produced a stunning reflex save to deny Lautaro Martínez just before halftime, preserving the deadlock.

The second half was a tense, scrappy battle with clear chances scarce for both sides. Just as the game seemed destined for a draw, VAR intervened again. Substitute Florian Wirtz was pulled back in the box by Alessandro Bastoni, and the referee pointed to the spot after reviewing the monitor.

With immense pressure on his shoulders, Szoboszlai stepped up and coolly sent Yann Sommer the wrong way, sparking wild celebrations from the travelling fans. The goal ended Inter’s proud 18-match unbeaten home run in the competition.

The result shakes up the League Phase standings, dropping Inter to fifth while Liverpool climb to eighth, level on points with the Italian side. For Liverpool, now four games unbeaten, it’s a massive boost ahead of hosting Brighton this weekend, proving they can find a way to win even without their biggest star.

Similar Posts:

About Olatunji Johnson

View all posts by Olatunji Johnson →