“Liverpool bounced back from their shock loss to Nottingham Forest with a dominant 3-0 win against Bournemouth at Anfield in the Premier League.
Arne Slot’s side delivered a well-rounded performance, with Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz both shining in the victory.
Nunez scored the final goal, while Diaz netted a brilliant brace, helping the Reds secure all three points and stay just one point behind league leaders Manchester City.
The win was much-needed, not only to boost confidence after the Forest defeat but to keep the momentum going in what has been an encouraging start to Slot’s tenure at the club.
With four wins from five Premier League games, the Dutch manager has quickly gained the support of Liverpool fans.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz impress in Bournemouth win
While the entire Liverpool team put in a solid display, pundit Troy Deeney was particularly impressed by two players: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz.
Deeney named both in his BBC Sport Team of the Week, singling them out for their contributions to the game.
Speaking about Alexander-Arnold, Deeney praised the right-back’s all-around performance: “I was at the Liverpool game, where Alexander-Arnold was excellent at the back against a Bournemouth team who were lively.
Trent Alexander-Arnold. Credit: Imago Images
“Alexander-Arnold was good both defensively and going forward, where Bournemouth had to rotate two or three people just to deal with his attacks. He got a great assist as well.”
As for Diaz, Deeney was equally glowing in his assessment, saying: “On the right for Liverpool, he was the best player on the pitch by a country mile. I appreciate this is a massive statement, but it made me think if Liverpool do let Mohamed Salah go, he could take over as the main man.
Luis Diaz. Credit: Imago Images
“He was excellent—left foot, right foot. He ran short and ran long. His enthusiasm to play football was brilliant, and both his goals were unbelievable. Fantastic, fantastic.”
Arne Slot’s strong start at Liverpool
Arne Slot’s early success at Liverpool has been crucial in reassuring fans that the club made the right decision in appointing him as Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
Arne Slot banner at Anfield. Credit: Imago Images
The Dutchman had big shoes to fill, given Klopp’s immense success at Anfield, but he has quickly exceeded expectations.
While the loss to Nottingham Forest was frustrating, Slot’s side has otherwise been nearly flawless, winning four of their first five league games and scoring 10 goals while conceding only once.
They’ve also started their Champions League campaign with a victory and are looking strong heading into their next domestic cup tie.
Liverpool’s next challenge comes in the League Cup, where they will face West Ham at Anfield in the third round.
The Reds’ lineup for that match could offer some insight into how seriously Slot is taking the competition as they aim for success on multiple fronts this season.
