There was an air of pleasure for Slot’s first Premier League residence recreation in cost with Liverpool’s well-known floor sounding even louder than standard for the beginning of the post-Jurgen Klopp period at Anfield.
John W Henry flew in from Boston for Klopp’s last recreation in cost in Could and the Liverpool proprietor was right here for Slot’s large second.
There was a banner within the crowd close to the house dugout with Slot’s face on it and the phrases “We Received Your Again Arne”, whereas followers twirled scarves with the Dutchman’s title on them.
The boisterous environment continued after Diaz gave his aspect the right begin with a stunning end following a swift counter-attack, with Jota offering the help, earlier than left-back Robertson nearly doubled the lead after swapping passes with Diaz.
Nevertheless, Liverpool lived dangerously at instances and it was not till Salah added the second within the seventieth minute that residence followers have been in a position to correctly calm down.
Liverpool, who hit the woodwork by way of a deflected try by substitute Cody Gakpo, have been biding their time to strengthen a squad that fell quick in final season’s title race.
There’s an argument that the dearth of incomings might have a constructive influence in that it reveals Slot trusts his squad, and whereas Liverpool proceed to win, all appears nicely.
The fear is what occurs after they have a dip in kind as they juggle the calls for of the Premier League and Champions League.