Arne Slot, the head coach of Liverpool, spoke to the media in a press conference following their 1-0 victory over Inter in the sixth group stage match of the UEFA Champions League, held at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.

The coach said, "We were three points behind Inter, and if you want to be among the top eight, 15 points is the minimum you need. The best you can do is win here; Inter has a very strong team. But overall, we performed well."

He added: "The midfield always helps the defense a lot, but there was great commitment from the players. We pressed higher in the second half. We decided to keep an extra player in the back line. All 11 players dropped back behind the ball to try to ensure we didn’t concede any goals. In the end, we were awarded a penalty."

About Mohamed Salah: "I separate these matters. It was very difficult for the players to concede a goal in the last minute against Leeds, especially since we barely allowed them any chances, and it was hard to accept that. The match itself was emotional, and what happened afterward was emotional as well. We only had 13 players with experience in the English Premier League or the Champions League. When you concede a goal and then many things are said, it usually affects the players, especially since Mohamed was very influential for this club and the players. So, it's always difficult when something happens to one of their teammates."

He added: "The discussion should be about what we have presented here. I fully understand that on Friday, during the press conference, all the questions will be about Mohamed Salah."

He added: "Everyone makes mistakes in life, but does the player realize that they made a mistake? Should the initiative come from him or from me? That's another question. Ibrahima Konaté has been through difficult moments recently, but he delivered an excellent performance."

He emphasized: "After our matches against Eindhoven and Nottingham Forest, where we conceded seven goals in two games, it was time to allow fewer goals, and that's what we did against West Ham. Then we played Sunderland, and their first real threat didn't come until the 86th minute. Their first goal wasn't even a genuine chance, and then came the Leeds match."

He concluded: "After the upcoming Brighton match on Saturday, we will have a week off when we face Tottenham, giving us more time to train. It's unusual in football to play four matches in ten days, and that's what we had to manage."