If Arne Slot did not have enough issues to solve right now, he must take a gamble on his team selection.
Liverpool face Inter Milan next in the Champions League, a huge game that has come at a very inconvenient time.
Slot has some big decisions to make, most notably what he chooses to do with Mohamed Salah, but his main focus needs to be on winning the game.
Have Liverpool made the right decision to leave Salah at home for the Inter Milan match?
Results have been far from good enough, which is why his future remains in doubt, but a big result at the San Siro could just turn his fortunes around.
His team selection will be key, with the Dutchman having a slight dilemma at right-back, all because of Conor Bradley yet again.
Conor Bradley is one yellow card away from a suspension in the Champions League
The right-back position has been a problem area for Liverpool this season, but when everyone is fully fit, it looks like Bradley is the first-choice option.
He excelled against Real Madrid before picking up an injury, and was solid again on his return against Leeds, although he did pick up his fifth yellow card in the Premier League, meaning he is suspended for their next match.
The Northern Irishman could be about to hand Slot the same problem against Inter Milan too, with the right-back one booking away from being banned.
Three yellows in the group phase is enough to earn a suspension, and with Bradley already on two, he will have to be very careful at the San Siro if he plays.
This leaves Slot with a dilemma as to whether to risk him or not, with this decision perhaps something that could win or lose the Reds the match.
This will be just the FIFTH meeting between Liverpool and Inter Milan in Champions League history!
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- 19th February 2008: Liverpool 2-0 Inter Milan (First Leg)
- 11th March 2008: Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool (Second Leg)
- 16th February 2022: Inter Milan 0-2 Liverpool (First Leg)
- 8th March 2022: Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (Second Leg)
- 9th December 2025: ?
Joe Gomez might be the better option against Inter Milan
Although Bradley will be missing for the Brighton game and Joe Gomez will likely play there instead if Jeremie Frimpong is not back, it might be best if the Englishman starts both.
Although Liverpool lose a bit of attacking impetus down the right when he plays there, they feel a little more resolute defensively, something they will need against an attacking Inter side.
They have scored 11 goals in their last three games and often blow teams out of the water, suggesting that a more defensive approach for the Reds might be beneficial if they stand a chance.
It is certainly going to be one of their toughest games of the season and Reds fans might be fearing for the worst, but if there is any time to produce a reaction, it is now.
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