Liverpool will host Bournemouth at Anfield in their second Premier League game of the season, hoping to pick up their first victory on Saturday.
The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea last week, while the Cherries also sealed an identical stalemate with West Ham United at Vitality Stadium.
The last time Bournemouth visited, Jurgen Klopp’s side secured a 9-0 win, however, they lost narrowly on the south coast earlier this year.
Luis Diaz, who was hampered by injuries last season is keen on Liverpool securing their first three points in the season.
“First and foremost, it will be great to be back. It’s the first match at Anfield for a few months and we’ll be going all out to try to win and pick up the three points at home, as we always dom” the Columbia forward told Liverpoolfc.com.
“We always try to win our games, particularly at home in front of our fans. As regards to Bournemouth, I think there’s never an easy game in the Premier League and they’ll be tough, just like any other opponent.
“I think they might be the sort of side who will sit back a little bit and they’ll try to hit us on the counter-attack, so we’ve got to be mindful of that. But the main thing is that we concentrate on playing our own game and it’s all about having that real high-tempo intensity from minute one until minute 90 to make sure that we can deal with any of their threats and ensure we get the three points.
He added: “I think it’s absolutely vital to start the season on the right foot, for sure. I think when you go to a place like Chelsea, to get a good away point like that is a solid start for the team. And for me personally, it’s a real confidence boost when you can score early on in a season, so hopefully that’s going to help me throughout the season as it progresses.”
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