Liverpool bounced again from their loss to Nottingham Forest within the Premier League on Champions League opening evening, beating AC Milan 3-1 at San Siro.
The hosts have been forward inside three minutes because of Christian Pulisic, who drilled an effort throughout purpose and previous Alisson to stun the six-time winners early on.
However Ibrahima Konate dragged his aspect again into the match, scoring a towering header 23 minutes in to degree proceedings as soon as extra.
Mohammed Salah then rattled the bar in what was a very good alternative for the guests however Milan have been capable of clear their traces.
Virgil van Dijk obtained a second for Liverpool earlier than the break although, scoring a purpose nearly equivalent to Konate’s – a header from a set piece.
Dominik Szoboszlai made it 3-1 late within the second half, tapping dwelling on the volley from Cody Gakpo’s cross throughout the face of purpose.
Victory in Milan ✨ pic.twitter.com/r7abXd1UpB
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 17, 2024
That sealed the deal for Liverpool, who will probably be in a lot better spirits heading into the weekend’s match towards Bournemouth.
Learn on to see how the motion unfolded in Italy.
The way it occurred
Arne Slot opted to maintain most of his aspect the identical because the one which misplaced to Nottingham Forest within the Premier League on the weekend.
The likes of Mohammed Salah, Diogo Jota and Ryan Gravenberch all retained their locations, however there have been some new faces in Cody Gakpo and Konstantinos Tsmikas.
Milan have been capable of convey again the likes of Fikayo Tomori and Davide Calabria to present them some much-needed expertise towards their European rivals.
And followers barely had an opportunity to sit down down earlier than the Rossoneri had the lead.
The person introduced in by Slot at left-back put in a poor header to attempt to clear a harmful Milan ball and it was picked up by summer season signing Alvaro Morata.
Spain’s captain performed in Pulisic, who went for purpose himself and rifled previous Alisson to present his aspect the lead and ease the tensions contained in the stadium.
Him.#MilanLiverpool #UCL #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/1DfQR8mqAz
— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 17, 2024
It was the USA winger’s ninth Champions League purpose, essentially the most of anybody from his nation.
Milan’s lead lasted 20 minutes earlier than the Premier League giants discovered a means again into issues.
An inswinging free-kick from Trent Alexander-Arnold was met nicely by Konate, who used his peak and power to good benefit, flicking the ball previous Mike Maignan in purpose.
Lower than 90 seconds later Alexis Mac Allister had an enormous likelihood to present Liverpool the lead, sending a one-on-one effort large of the put up after the goalkeeper had dived the mistaken means.
Salah regarded to capitalise on a poor Maignan clearance and make it 2-1 to the Reds, however his effort on the flip rattled the underside of the bar.
It was 2-1 quickly after, because of Van Dijk.
Trent 🅰️
Ibou ⚽Kostas 🅰️
Virgil ⚽ pic.twitter.com/3YMS2oP0hT— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 17, 2024
Much like Konate, the Dutchman obtained up and powered a header into the web, this time from the alternative aspect, assembly Tsimikas’ nook.
After a very good begin, there was work to be completed for Milan within the second half.
There was loads of drama contained in the well-known stadium, that’s for certain.
Milan goalkeeper Maignan had to get replaced after a Diogo Jota effort meant he was caught on an already sore leg along with his studs.
19-year-old Lorenzo Torriani changed him, and stood in nicely for the Frenchman.
On the different finish, the hosts needed a penalty after Morata seemed to be tripped within the field, however the referee was having none of it.
Milan have been actually pushing for an equaliser, nevertheless it made Liverpool equally as harmful on the counter.
Tsmikas went shut with a low effort, whereas Salah was additionally concerned in a couple of half-chances for the guests.
Liverpool had their third with twenty minutes to go, all however sealing the three factors.
SZOBO!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/KGIc48vvT8
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 17, 2024
Gakpo did nicely to interrupt away down the left, discovering Szoboszlai within the field who had the best of touches into an empty internet.
It didn’t cease Milan pushing for a means again into the sport, however they by no means actually had a solution for the Reds’ medical ending on the evening.
And Slot obtained again to successful methods in what is popping out to be an pleasant begin at Liverpool for the Dutchman.
