Dominik Szoboszlai scored an 88th-minute penalty to give Liverpool a vital win over Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Mohamed Salah missed the match after claiming the club had “thrown him under the bus” and breaking down relations with manager Arne Slot.
Alessandro Bastoni tugged Florian Wirtz’s shirt in the box, and VAR awarded Liverpool the decisive penalty.
Liverpool held on despite Inter keeper Yann Sommer diving the correct way, as Szoboszlai’s shot carried too much power.
Liverpool Stabilizes Form
Liverpool ended a turbulent period by remaining unbeaten in four games after suffering nine defeats in twelve matches.
The Reds earned 12 points from six group matches, securing automatic qualification to the Champions League last 16.
Inter dropped to fifth place, suffering their first home defeat in 19 Champions League matches.
Key Moments Define Match
Liverpool thought they scored in the 32nd minute through Ibrahima Konate, but VAR disallowed the goal for Hugo Ekitike’s handball.
Curtis Jones, Szoboszlai, and Ekitike all tested Sommer with early shots, while Inter lost Piotr Zielinski and Yann Aurel Bisseck to injuries.
Nicolo Barella’s free-kick and Lautaro Martinez’s header threatened Liverpool, but Alisson Becker preserved the clean sheet.
Florian Wirtz’s involvement led to the penalty, and Szoboszlai’s finish confirmed Liverpool’s fourth consecutive win at the San Siro.
