Arne Slot knows what is coming after Mohamed Salah action but Liverpool critics miss point

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Liverpool head to Inter Milan without Mohamed Salah after Arne Slot decided to leave the forward at homeThe last time Liverpool were on their travels in the Champions League, problems with the plane meant they were unable to turn up for the usual pre-match press conference. The damage done by his comments will not be repaired overnight, and the club had to be seen to react even if it is not being regarded as a direct punishment for the player.And there was no chance of Liverpool not giving Slot their full backing as he continues to seek the right formula to drag his team’s season back on track.The club’s decision to appoint the Dutchman was vindicated with the Premier League title being won – with Salah revived to inspirational levels by the head coach – and, having bankrolled a major summer spending spree, they are more than willing to show patience that matters can turn around.Indeed, had Salah not gone public with his feelings on Saturday, he would have almost certainly been back in the starting line-up at the San Siro.

And, for the under-pressure Slot, a positive result at the San Siro would be another small step forward and extend the current unbeaten run to four games.Inter stand a point behind champions Napoli at the top of Serie A and are fourth in the Champions League table having won four of their five games, although they were beaten 2-1 at Atletico Madrid last time out. Liverpool are 13th.The Reds, though, have a good record at the San Siro, having won on their last four visits after controversially being defeated in their first way back in the 1965 European Cup semi-final second leg against Inter."We are facing a very good team that has been a big force in the Champions League the last few seasons, twice reaching the final," said Slot."We know we are facing a very strong team tomorrow and that's always the biggest challenge in the game.

"They have great strikers, midfielders, defenders and a great goalkeeper."We want to play our best, you can expect a Liverpool side that wants to show the will to win and improve our current situation. It won't be in any way easy, we are well aware Inter are a very good side.