"It's worth saying that Slot got it absolutely spot on tonight. Our compact and narrow 4-4-2 was designed to frustrate Inter and not allow them to get going. It wasn't a crazy spectacle of pressing or a vast expanse of attacking football; it was simple. Track your men, win the ball and play it when you can. Having every one of our elite central midfielders on the pitch at the same time would be tough for any team to play through,"
"We saw Isak and Ekitike play together on the same pitch, which is always an interesting to watch. Whilst they were a little more spread out than you'd expect to see a strike force, they weren't picked to score 3 or 4 goals tonight. They were picked to keep a lid on things building from the Inter back four, and they did alright. Now, you move them 5-10 yards closer to each other, and then"
Inter Milan entered the match as the more in-form side, one point off the top in Serie A and with only one Champions League defeat that year, making Milan a difficult venue. Liverpool controlled the game, executing a compact, narrow 4-4-2 that frustrated Inter and prioritized tracking opponents, winning possession and quick transitions. Slot's selection maximized midfield quality and Gravenberch played a key role in nullifying attacks and initiating moves. Isak and Ekitike functioned as a strike pair tasked with containing Inter's buildup rather than prolific scoring. Off-field attention around Salah continued, but Liverpool let performance speak on the pitch.
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