The second round of the Premier League was concluded by Liverpool’s match with Brentford, which coach Arne Sloto’s men won 2:0. Luis Díaz was especially visible – he scored the first goal and assisted Mohamed Salah for the second. The Reds remain 100 percent under the new coach, who had a successful debut at Anfield.
The Dutchman’s win at Ipswich made him the first Liverpool manager since 1991 to take control of his first competitive game in charge of the Reds, and he couldn’t have got off to a better start on his home debut. Already in the 13th minute, the over-ambitious approach of the guests was punished by Luis Díaz, who took advantage of Diogo Jota’s pass after the break situation.
Although the home team performed several impressive actions during the first half, they did not increase the difference in the score again. Alisson, on the other hand, remained untested except for one routine intervention. Almost immediately after the change of sides, Liverpool could have doubled their lead.
Jota’s misplaced scissors went to Andy Robertson’s head and he forced Mark Flekken into a good save with his attempt. And when Nathan Collins finished promptly at the opposite end of the field, Alisson also had to demonstrate his reflexes properly for the first time.
However, the Brentford stopper had to show his defensive skills shortly after as he blocked Jota’s attempt at the net. Although the guests managed to keep the narrowest difference in the score for a long time, they capitulated for the second time about 20 minutes before the end. Díaz found Mohamed Salah and he fired past Flekken at the back post.
Match statistics. Opta by Stats Perform
Then Cody Gakpo also got on the scene and immediately almost added Liverpool’s third goal, but his shot was stopped by the crossbar. However, this did not have to make the home team sad, as they maintained the lead without any problem and added their 23rd August league match without defeat out of the last 24.
On the other hand, Brentford failed to follow up on the triumph from the opening match against Crystal Palace and again did not start the season with two wins. This was last achieved in the third highest competition in 2006.
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