Alessandro Florenzi had a good game at the left-back position in the absence of Theo Hernandez.
A second half dismissal of Alexis Sanchez shortly after Inter’s goal helped the home side to see out the match and book their place in the next round.
Inter might have won the second leg 1-0 but it was Liverpool that progressed into the quarterfinals, thanks to a 2-1 aggregate.
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez felt that his side did what they “wanted to do” and “showed character” after being knocked out of the Champions League by Liverpool.
Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi admits that his side fought Liverpool "on an even keel" after being knocked out of the Champions League last-16 stage.
Liverpool are through to the quarter-finals of Champions League courtesy of a 2-1 aggregate win over Inter Milan.
Inter Milan will travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool in the Champions League last-16 second leg fixture on Tuesday.
Jurgen Klopp’s side will head into the last-16 second leg tie against Inter Milan on the back of a 2-0 lead which they secured in the first leg in Italy.
Nicolo Barella admits that things weren’t working for him off late but the impressive performance against Salernitana could be a breakthrough.
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez was the most relieved and happiest man after his side’s 5-0 win over Salernitana in the Serie A fixture at San Siro on Friday.