Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
In the midst of what has become an infamous crisis, Liverpool will turn their attention back to Champions League action on Tuesday night when they meet Inter Milan at the San Siro.
Inter Milan
Starting with the hosts, while Inter Milan might have marked their return from November’s international break with consecutive defeats, it appears that was just a minor blip for the reigning Italian champions. Last seen over the weekend putting in a dominant display as they stormed their way to an empathic 4-0 romp at home against Como, Cristian Chivu’s men will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Extending on their Coppa Italia adventure last week as they secured a 5-1 victory against Venezia, the Nerazzurri have won each of their previous three domestic appearances by an aggregate score of 11-1. Really finding a clinical edge in the final third, Inter Milan have also won seven of their last nine showdowns across all competitions. Likewise, putting 12 points on the board from their first five Champions League showdowns, Chivu’s side will be smelling the chance to claim a heavyweight European scalp here.
Inter Milan Team News
Not featuring over the past month and still dealing with a recent ankle issue, Inter Milan are once again expected to be without Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries this weekend. Likewise, former Manchester United youngster Matteo Darmian remains on the sidelines with a muscle injury.
Opening the scoring against Como on Saturday and also bagging four goals in as many Champions League appearances, skipper Lautaro Martinez will play a leading role in attack. Completing a loan switch from Manchester City over the summer, Manuel Akanji will start at the heart of Inter’s defence.
Liverpool
As for the visitors, while Arne Slot might have embarked on an iconic maiden campaign at Anfield as Liverpool clinched a 20th domestic crown last season, the former Feyenoord boss suddenly finds his squad at the heart of an infamous crisis. With the pressure on Slot’s shoulders now at a boiling point, the Reds have continued to break a string of unwanted records. Suffering last-gasp heartbreak away at relegation scrappers Leeds over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a pulsating 3-3 stalemate in Yorkshire, Liverpool have remarkably won just four of their previous 15 appearances across all competitions. Likewise, last seen in Champions League action putting in a nightmare display as they slumped to a 4-1 drumming at home against PSV, Tuesday’s guests should be bracing themselves for another stern examination when they travel to the San Siro in midweek.
Liverpool Team News
Unleashing a remarkable post-match tirade following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw away at Leeds on Saturday evening and making his frustrations abundantly clear, it remains to be seen if Mohamed Salah will feature here. Enduring a real struggle since arriving at Anfield over the summer, Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
Bagging a Premier League brace away at Elland Road over the weekend, former Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike should keep his spot leading the line. Settling for a spot on the bench on Saturday, Argentinian international Alexis Mac Allister will be given a full recall in the middle of the park.
Inter Milan vs Liverpool Key Factors to Consider
- When Inter Milan and Liverpool last met for a Champions League showdown back in March 2022, the Nerazurri landed a 1-0 victory at Anfield.
- Inter Milan have won four of their first five Champions League appearances so far this season.
- Liverpool have remarkably registered just four wins from any of their previous 15 appearances across all competitions.
- The reigning Italian champions have won their previous three domestic appearances by an aggregate score of 11-1.
- Argentinian international Lautaro Martinez has registered four goals in as many Champions League appearances this season.
Conclusion
Landing a 1-0 victory when they travelled to Anfield back in March 2022, Inter Milan will certainly be smelling the chance to claim a heavyweight Champions League scalp here. Continuing to shine on either side of November’s international break, Tuesday’s hosts should be relishing Liverpool’s arrival at the San Siro. Winning four of their first five European appearances and sat firmly in the driving seat to punch another knockout stage ticket, Slot’s downbeat squad look set for what is a monumental challenge on foreign soil. Last seen in Champions League action slumping to a 4-1 drumming at home against PSV, an Inter Milan victory can be found at appealing odds here.
Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
