Liverpool boss Arne Slot was run through a gauntlet of emotions on Friday, as the Reds began their Premier League title defense with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.

Jamie Carragher questioned Arne Slot's decision to withdraw Florian Wirtz against Bournemouth, but his replacement, Federico Chiesa, went on to score the winner

Antoine Semenyo, who was subjected to racist abuse during and after the game, dragged Bournemouth back into the game, pulling one back before equalising. But Chiesa, who replaced Florian Wirtz, put the Reds back in front two minutes from time with an important strike as fans spotted what he did during his celebration.

The £29.5million signing is expected to start at right-back in Sunday's Community Shield, with Conor Bradley a major fitness doubt.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has backed Chelsea to compete for the Premier League title this season, insisting he felt the Blues were good enough to challenge last year as well.

The Italian helped Liverpool to a 4-2 victory against Bournemouth on Friday amid speculation surrounding his future at Anfield

Manchester City brought in Tijani Reijnders from AC Milan earlier this summer and the midfielder started life in the Premier League in fine fashion against Wolves

Arne Slot says that racism has no place in football after Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator at Anfield on Friday night. The Premier League opener between Liverpool and