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Inter Milan chief shuts Mohamed Salah theory as blunt Liverpool warning sent - 'Klopp brought it'

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCMohamed Salah has not traveled with Liverpool for tonight's Champions League match at Inter Milan amid ongoing speculation around his Anfield futureInter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has shut down the suggestion that Mohamed Salah's absence will give his side an advantage against Liverpool. It’s not my concern.READ MORE: Dejan Lovren makes Mohamad Salah feelings very clear after explosive Liverpool outburstREAD MORE: Cody Gakpo faces extended spell on sidelines as Arne Slot details Liverpool star's injury"I know that they have players who can replace him, and that Liverpool will therefore maintain a high level as they always have done throughout their history."We’re talking about teams, not individuals.



They have a lot of quality."Liverpool head to Milan having won just twice in their last 10 Premier League fixtures. They were also hammered 4-1 by PSV Eindhoven in their last Champions League game.Some in Italy view this as the perfect time for Inter to face the Reds, but Chivu warned: "Liverpool is one of the most successful teams."They just won the Premier League.

They have players capable of understanding the moments and being ready for the games that matter, and tomorrow is one of those."I think they're a team that has made intensity their motto, part of their identity. You don't reach two Champions League finals and a Europa League final in five years so easily, and they deserve to be celebrated."An Italian team that plays like this deserves some praise, aside from the final result.”Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.