Inter vs Liverpool LIVE - TV channel, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike start, Florian Wirtz benched

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Conor Bradley came back from an injury [recently], Florian Wirtz had to play three games in 10 days, so the thinking is there aren't many available in if you don't have wingers available - we have Rio but he is young - it's logical to go with two [up top]."It's only second time [Isak and Ekitike have started together], they are good players, not the first time we played this system, against Leeds it was similar but for them after the Frankfurt game first time they played together, good players but they have to find a connection. So the more they play together, the more they will find it." Liverpool boss Arne Slot has given his response to Mohamed Salah's outburst (Image: Getty Images)19:06Paul GorstTwo up topSo two up top tonight for Slot in Ekitike and Isak.

I thinmk he is free to talk and I have a personal relationship with Mo for a long time, one year at Roma eight years at Liverpool, but it's not on me to stay what he should or shouldn't do."At the end we don't know what he truly means but it doesn't make us happy because he is a special player, special guy, working every day, he has achieved so many things but he is free to talk to show his feelings. What I hope happens if that he stays and he plays more for LFC and he keep I don't think [it's likely], I just hope."If I say [it is harder without Salah] that I will not have respect with the other players, he is a great player, but we have players who fight a lot, work hard and it's a huge challenge but we will face this with personality and confidence.

He said he's spoken to family and friends and has been analysing the situation, I don't think the timing of it was right."18:36Ian DoyleTeam ponderingsNot long until the team is confirmed.Will be interesting to see what Slot does given the lack of forward options.And is it time to rest Konate?18:36Paul GorstSturridge speaksFormer Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has spoken about his former team-mate Mohamed Salah and his bombshell interview at Elland Road on Saturday: "Every single player has to fight for their spot thats whrere it starts. But he is also a player who is voicing his frustration and anger because he feels he can help and help the team to win games right now."Five months ago he was the best in the league, won all the awards, so individually, he will feel his performances can be there and he will come good again.It's reconcible now, time will do that, going to AFCON, but it is of course a moment that surprised everyone and I would like the club to repair their relationship." 18:16Ian DoyleWelcome very muchA very somewhat cold welcome to the latest game in Liverpool's season.Yes, it's Inter and it's the Champions League in Italy.You may have not have noticed, but Salah isn't here this evening.Along with a number of other Liverpool players.