Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah have been omitted from Liverpool's travelling squad to face Inter in San Siro, weakening Liverpool’s attacking options — punters may favour a low-scoring game or back Inter to win, and should consider markets for alternative scorers or substitutes. Monitor late fitness updates before placing bets.
Liverpool omit Chiesa and Salah from Inter trip in Champions League shake-up
Key absences ahead of San Siro clash
Federico Chiesa has been left out of the travelling Liverpool squad for Tuesday’s Champions League fixture at Inter’s San Siro, denying the forward a chance to impress on Italian soil. Mohamed Salah has also been left at home following his public criticism of the club after Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United.
Salah sidelined after post-match outburst
Salah has been named among Liverpool’s substitutes in recent matches but has had limited game time, and his post-match comments accusing the club of mistreatment appear to have cost him a place on the trip. The decision leaves Liverpool without their leading attacking talisman for a crucial group-stage finale.
Injury concerns and other absences
Training absences and doubts
Chiesa did not feature in Liverpool’s Monday training session and did not travel with the squad; the club has not confirmed whether this is injury-related. Manager Arne Slot is expected to provide an update at his pre-match press conference. Wataru Endo and Cody Gakpo were also absent from training and omitted from the travelling party.
Long-term and short-term issues
Giovanni Leoni remains sidelined with a long-term injury, and Jeremie Frimpong is unavailable for the Inter match. Those absences further stretch Liverpool’s defensive and midfield options heading into the San Siro fixture.
Confirmed Liverpool squad for Inter
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Mamardashvili, Woodman. Defenders: Gomez, van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Bradley, Robertson, Lucky. Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Gravenberch, Nyoni. Forwards: Wirtz, Isak, Ekitike, Ngumoha.
What this means for the Champions League tie
Tactical implications
Without Salah and Chiesa, Liverpool are likely to adjust their attacking approach, relying on alternative forwards and midfield creators. Inter may sense an opportunity to press higher and exploit gaps left by those absences.
Betting and match outlook
The omissions boost markets for a tighter, lower-scoring encounter and increase the appeal of betting on Inter or on alternative Liverpool scorers. Punters should wait for Slot’s injury update before committing to markets that depend on late fitness news.
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