Liverpool player ratings from the big 1-0 Champions League win over Inter

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In the midst of a media storm that has consumed Anfield following Liverpool’s draw with Leeds, they provided some much-needed respite with a 1-0 win against Inter.Arne Slot’s side condemned the Nerazzurri to their first home defeat in the Champions League in over three years, since September 2022.A rare clean sheet and an unbeaten run stretching to four games will undoubtedly ease the pressure on the Dutchman, who faces a fight to remain in his position before the year’s end. How did the Reds rate in victory?

Steadfast in defence at the San SiroAlisson – 7/10Contrary to recent performances, Alisson was unburdened throughout the majority of the game - only forced into action following a Lautaro Martinez header, reacting quickly at full stretch to palm his effort away from goal.Joe Gomez - 6.5/10Gomez was awarded a rare start in Europe’s premier competition and wasted no time in making his presence known, taking advantage of the space afforded to him on the right flank. Still, his final product was more wayward than precise.Ibrahima Konate – 8.5/10It was a night of mixed emotions for the Frenchman, who desperately needed a standout performance but was robbed of his moment of redemption.FC Internazionale Milano v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 | Marco Luzzani/GettyImagesAfter the half-hour mark, Konate was the first to react to Virgil van Dijk’s looping header from a corner to open the scoring, before the VAR disallowed it.However, he didn’t let that derail his display at the San Siro, confident in stepping up to Inter’s forwards and making some impressive recoveries in a much-improved showing.Virgil van Dijk – 8/10Liverpool’s defence was well organised for the first time in what will have felt like an eternity for skipper van Dijk, who was of course, at the centre of it all.The strike force of Lautauro Martinez and Marcus Thuram was stifled by the Dutchman, who again proved useful as the out ball, showcasing his brilliant cross-field passing range as the Reds eased to a clean sheet.Andy Robertson – 7/10It was another assured performance at left back for Robertson, producing some threatening crosses while linking up with Hugo Ekitike.FC Internazionale Milano v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 | Marco Mantovani/GettyImagesLike Gomez, the Scot was also given free roam of the left flank and acted as a useful supporting role for Liverpool’s adventurous midfielders and forwards.Pressure creates diamonds?Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10It’s safe to say that this performance was akin to the Ryan Gravenberch of last season.Deployed in a deeper role, he progressed the ball forward, while ensuring the midfield maintained its shape and Inter often struggled to play through Liverpool’s diamond midfield.Curtis Jones – 9/10Much like Dominik Szoboszlai, Jones’ versatility has resulted in his deployment in a number of positions this season but against Inter, he made his midfield presence known.Expertly weaving his way through Inter’s midfield, who have weathered 2 Champions League finals, is no mean feat but Jones managed to do so on multiple occasions.FC Internazionale Milano v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 | Justin Setterfield/GettyImagesHe proved that his ball carrying could be the key to unlocking many more defenses, and he has certainly given Arne Slot something to think about after a standout performance in the 4-4-2 diamond.Alexis Mac Allister – 8/10Mac Allister was another player who looked restored to the midfielder who conducted Liverpool’s Premier League triumph.He was at the heart of Liverpool's play in the centre of the park, providing some much-needed dynamism for the travelling Kop and expertly tracking back to suppress Inter’s threat on the break.Dominik Szoboszlai – 9/10The travelling Kop were treated to yet another exemplary performance from their no.

8.Pressing as a unit for the first time in weeks, Szoboszlai was naturally at the fulcrum and his unselfishness was rewarded as he assumed penalty duties in the absence of Mohamed Salah.FC Internazionale Milano v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 | Stefano Guidi/GettyImagesA coolly converted strike past Yann Sommer sealed all three points for the Reds and the Hungarian deserves huge credit for his performances in this tumultuous Liverpool side.Strike force comes up shortAlexander Isak – 6/10The Swede endured a timid first half, struggling to get the ball out of his feet at times but his outing after the break was much improved – a confidence boost wouldn’t go amiss.Hugo Ekitike – 7.5/10When there’s a will, Ekitike usually finds a way and he put on another bright display at the San Siro, linking play nicely but struggled to challenge Sommer himself.Vindication for Slot and his subsFlorian Wirtz – 8.5/10The German playmaker proved to be a thorn in Inter’s side, finding his way into small pockets of space, making him difficult to pick up.Not only did he add an element of fluidity in Liverpool’s play but he won the penalty following Alessandro Bastoni’s shirt pull, albeit soft in nature.Conor Bradley – 8/10Upon his introduction, Bradley was tenacious and energetic, placing Federico DiMarco and later Carlos Augusto, on the back foot as he tried to force the issue during Liverpool’s search for an opener.