Liverpool player runs risk of Champions League suspension during Inter Milan tie

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Liverpool faces a significant challenge ahead of their Champions League tie against Inter Milan at the San Siro, with key player availability impacting their squad composition. Mohamed Salah has been omitted from the squad for disciplinary reasons, creating uncertainty in Liverpool’s attacking options. Additionally, fitness issues have sidelined several players including Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, and Wataru Endo, all of whom were left out due to new fitness concerns ahead of the game.

Jeremie Frimpong, who is already struggling with a hamstring injury, remains a concern regarding his return timeline. Although he is on the path to recovery, Frimpong is more likely to feature in the weekend Premier League game against Brighton rather than in this crucial Champions League fixture. The squad also lacks Giovanni Leoni, out for the season with an ACL injury, further limiting defensive options. Liverpool has no players suspended for the Inter Milan game; however, the injuries and absences pose selection problems for manager Arne Slot.

With Gakpo and Chiesa unavailable, Liverpool’s attacking resources are thin, leaving only Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, and young winger Rio Ngumoha as specialist forwards fit for the match. There is the possibility of utilizing players like Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai in attacking roles to bolster the frontline. In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch is expected to start, supported by Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister, Trey Nyoni, Szoboszlai, and Wirtz. To cover defensive shortages, academy centre-back Wellity Lucky has been drafted into the squad and is anticipated to make the bench.

Overall, Liverpool's squad against Inter Milan is affected by a blend of injuries, fitness concerns, and disciplinary decisions. The risk of suspensions during the game remains low for Liverpool, but key players' fitness and disciplinary status, particularly Mohamed Salah’s absence, casts uncertainty over their Champions League prospects.