Liverpool ‘showed togetherness’ as headlines declare “No Salah, no problem”

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This was a vital and determined win for Liverpool… David Lynch felt Liverpool’s disciplined nature was key to the victory at the San Siro: “This may have been a tight game decided by a soft penalty, but Liverpool wouldn’t have been in a position to win that a few weeks ago given how porous they were. “A little meh/uninspiring going forward but who cares really, this was a hugely significant win that puts LFC into the top eight.” James Pearce was impressed with the heart that the Reds showed after such a tough period: “Massive Champions League win for Liverpool at San Siro courtesy of Szoboszlai’s late penalty after Wirtz’s shirt was pulled by Bastoni.

“Really gutsy effort from Slot’s side in the circumstances and perfect lift for players and manager after a torrid few days.” Scott Trotter of the Mirror said Liverpool showed what life after Mohamed Salah could be like: “While his absence has come from an unwanted outburst, Salah’s time at Liverpool was already ticking down. “It was a vital victory for the under-pressure Slot and his players, and joy for the 4,400-strong travelling support high up in the stands at the San Siro.” Slot will be feeling a lot better about things… The Telegraph‘s Mike McGrath described it as a “big moment” for Liverpool’s head coach: “The chanting of Slot’s name came well before the winner and it is clear that, however the saga turns out, Slot’s work in a year-and-a-half on Merseyside has not been forgotten.

But it felt like a big moment for Slot.” The travelling Kop chant Arne Slot’s name after the final whistle inside San Siro. Huge win for the Dutchman. pic.twitter.com/h2ClbQ04nv — James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) December 9, 2025 Andy Jones of The Athletic was another who saw the significance of the win for Slot: “Any questions about whether he has lost the dressing room were largely extinguished as his side delivered a well-drilled, mature European away performance, full of commitment and desire against an inform Inter side that were beaten finalists in the competition last season.” […] “There were no big celebrations from Slot after the goal or at full time.