Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool: 5 talking points with Jones masterful in big win for Slot

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Liverpool produced a professional display to beat Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League – and Arne Slot has Curtis Jones to thank for helping set the tone for victory. Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool Champions League (6) | San Siro December 9, 2025 Goal: Szoboszlai pen 88′ 1.

A crucial win for Liverpool and for Slot OK, so Liverpool didn’t exactly storm the San Siro, but in the context of their recent run of form, this was a huge, huge win. Slot has recently set the Reds up to ensure they are involved in games in which little happens and, while that hasn’t quite worked in the Premier League it is arguably the perfect approach to these tough Champions League away games.

Yes, there was a little fortune in getting that spot-kick, but who could argue Slot’s side hadn’t earned it? The Dutchman hasn’t been at his best of late, but looked back to that as he showed excellence on both sides of the ball in Italy.