“Normally I would have done …”, the emotional thought of Slot to Jota!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

A success in pain. This Friday evening, at the opening of the Premier League, Liverpool won in Anfield on the score of 4 goals to 2 against Bournemouth.

Hugo Ekitike opened the scoring in the first period before serving Cody Gakpo as soon as the locker room is returning. Despite two goals in advance, the Reds will be joined at the score on a double of Antoine Semenyo in 10 minutes of play.

Shaken by the Cherries, the Reds will wake up at the end of the match with goals from Federico Chiesa (3-2, 88th) and Mohamed Salah (4-2, 90+4) at the end of the match. After the game, at the microphone of
Sky Sport, Arne Slot had a moved thought for her player Diogo Jota disappeared several weeks ago.

“NOrmally, at 2-2, you know who I would have brought in. I would have liked to bring Diogo Jota entering, but for terrible reasons, I could not. Fans and players have managed to do what he (Diogo Jota) has done so many times in the past, “ he said.

Be more solid against Newcastle

Liverpool was scared despite the victory against Bournemouth. The Reds have shown great offensive and character level things. However, there are still things to improve in the defensive sector.

The slot players conceded 4 goals in two games against Crystal Palace during the Community Shield and this Friday evening against Bournemouth. The central hinge made up of Van Dijk and Konaté will have to gain strength over the meetings at the risk of being surprised at each outing this season. Starting with the match against Newcastle on the second day of the Premier League on August 25.