Liverpool kicked off their Premier League title defence successfully by defeating Bournemouth 4-2 at Anfield. The match featured goals from Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo, but Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo delivered a striking brace, narrowing the lead. Late contributions from substitutes Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah secured the victory for Liverpool. The team's defensive performance raised concerns, as the squad struggled to cope with counter-attacks, especially illustrated by Semenyo's goals, leaving Coach Arne Slot seeking improvements before future matches.
Liverpool secured a 4-2 victory against Bournemouth in their Premier League title defence opener, with late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah sealing the win.
Despite a strong start, Liverpool's defensive frailties were exposed as Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scored a brace, highlighting the need for improvement in Slot's squad.
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