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UEFA have appointed German referee Felix Zwayer to take charge of Inter Milan’s crucial Champions League clash with Liverpool on Tuesday, December 9, with the match forming part of the sixth round of the League Phase as both sides compete for automatic qualification places.
Felix Zwayer Named Referee For Inter Milan’s Champions League Clash With Liverpool
Zwayer, one of Europe’s most experienced officials, will lead a fully German refereeing team at San Siro according to FCInterNews. Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz have been named as his assistants, while Martin Petersen will act as fourth official on the touchline during the high-stakes encounter between the two European giants.
In the VAR booth, Sorens Storks has been assigned to oversee video review operations, supported by Christian Dingert as AVAR. The appointment represents UEFA’s confidence in the German officiating team for a match with significant implications for both clubs’ Champions League campaigns this season.
Zwayer has extensive Champions League experience, having officiated high-profile European fixtures for more than a decade. UEFA have once again turned to the German referee for a match with major stakes, with the Nerazzurri entering the tie knowing the margins are tight at this stage of the competition.
Inter will be hoping for a smooth and straightforward evening from the officiating crew as they look to secure a strong finish in their League Phase group. Liverpool arrive at San Siro needing points of their own, setting the scene for a tense showdown with knockout qualification implications on the line and the referee’s role under particular scrutiny.
