Overview
- Liverpool confirmed Mohamed Salah did not travel to Milan, with 19-year-old Wellity Lucky called up as Federico Chiesa, Cody Gakpo and Wataru Endo also miss out.
- Salah said it "seems like the club has thrown me under the bus" after three straight benchings, increasing pressure on Arne Slot heading into the San Siro test.
- Inter have won 10 of their past 11 Champions League home matches at San Siro, reinforcing expectations they will challenge a struggling Liverpool side.
- Real Madrid host Manchester City after a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo and mounting injuries, with Xabi Alonso stressing unity and saying the situation can change quickly.
- Manchester City travel with confidence following a summer reset and steady league form, while Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Wolves lifted them to sixth without resolving consistency concerns.