A calamitous start; an accomplished finish. Liverpool’s first win of the new campaign followed the pattern of this week’s search for a defensive midfielder to perfection.
Anfield was heartened and perplexed by Jürgen Klopp’s team in equal measure. Liverpool produced a vibrant comeback to defeat Bournemouth despite being reduced to 10 men and despite the defensive frailties that continue to accompany their prodigious attacking strength. Dominik Szoboszlai shone on his Anfield debut but fellow summer signing Alexis Mac Allister was harshly sent off on his first home start and will miss next Sunday’s visit to Newcastle unless Liverpool succeed in overturning referee Thomas Bramall’s decision. The club are considering an appeal.
