After an underwhelming performance, yet acceptable result against Chelsea, Liverpool host their first home match of the season as Bournemouth visit Merseyside.
A fixture which was record-breaking last season for the Reds, putting nine goals past their upcoming opponents.
However, the reverse fixture ended up being a game ever so costly in the fight for top four. Mohamed Salah missed a penalty in a 1-0 loss for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Whilst the summer window dealings has caused mayhem in the background, the players on the pitch will be focused on getting their first win of the season.
Chelsea Let Down
Despite flying out of the blocks at Stamford Bridge, negligence in addressing key areas started to show. The Blues equalised before half-time and dominated the ball from there.
Liverpool remained resilient in defence, with Alisson Becker showing why he is the best keeper in the world, earning his side a vital point in the end.
Saturday’s visitors, Bournemouth, also started their league campaign with a 1-1 draw against West Ham, former Red, Dominic Solanke, saving them late on after a Jarrod Bowen opener.
Tomorrow’s match is a chance for either side to create a foundation for the season, for two very different expectations.
Whilst the home side are tipped to be amongst the top teams in the league, a win is a must, on the other hand, although Bournemouth won’t be expecting a win, a good performance can develop confidence going forward.
Last season’s humiliation may still be felt in within the players’ minds, whether that has a positive or negative effect on them is to be seen.
Anfield Awaits
Bournemouth have a point to prove, with so many predicting them to go down this season. What a better way to prove one against a team who embarrassed them a year ago.
Anfield will be waiting for a new-look Liverpool, with both Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister experiencing the famous crowd for the first time wearing red.
Jurgen Klopp has some big decisions to make in his team selection, after the selections of Cody Gakpo in midfield and Alexis Mac Allister in a defensive midfield role seemed to form disbalance last week.
Mohamed Salah failed to be on the scoresheet in the opening game of the season for the first time since arriving, but a great record against Bournemouth is the perfect opportunity to bounce back.
A introduction to new signing Wataru Endo will steal the pre-match show, but who will steal the main show?
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