"In the midst of a media storm that has consumed Anfield following Liverpool's draw with Leeds, they provided some much-needed respite with a 1-0 win against Inter. Arne Slot's side condemned the Nerazzurri to their first home defeat in the Champions League in over three years, since September 2022. A rare clean sheet and an unbeaten run stretching to four games will undoubtedly ease the pressure on the Dutchman, who faces a fight to remain in his position before the year's end."
"It was a night of mixed emotions for the Frenchman, who desperately needed a standout performance but was robbed of his moment of redemption. After the half-hour mark, Konate was the first to react to Virgil van Dijk's looping header from a corner to open the scoring, before the VAR disallowed it. However, he didn't let that derail his display at the San Siro, confident in stepping up to Inter's forwards and making some impressive recoveries in a much-improved showing."
"Liverpool's defence was well organised for the first time in what will have felt like an eternity for skipper van Dijk, who was of course, at the centre of it all. The strike force of Lautauro Martinez and Marcus Thuram was stifled by the Dutchman, who again proved useful as the out ball, showcasing his brilliant cross-field passing range as the Reds eased to a clean sheet."
In the wake of a difficult period after a draw with Leeds, Liverpool beat Inter 1-0 at the San Siro, ending Inter's three-year home Champions League unbeaten run. The result delivered a rare clean sheet and extended Liverpool's unbeaten streak to four matches, relieving pressure on Arne Slot. Alisson was largely untroubled but produced a crucial full-stretch save from a Lautaro Martinez header. Joe Gomez started on the right, offering space and presence but with inconsistent final delivery. Ibrahima Konate recovered from a disallowed effort to make strong recoveries, while Virgil van Dijk marshalled an organised defence and showcased cross-field passing.
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