Arne Slot had a triumphant start to his Premier League journey at Anfield, where Liverpool secured a well-earned 2-0 victory over Brentford.
Liverpool asserted their dominance early on, though their tempo was somewhat slower than typically seen under Jurgen Klopp.
Nevertheless, the opening goal bore a familiar resemblance to Klopp’s style.
As was witnessed on many occasions under Klopp, Liverpool’s counter-attacking prowess shone through.
Following a Brentford corner, Diogo Jota launched a quick break, feeding Luis Diaz, who clinically finished the move.
Opportunities to extend the lead arose in the second half but went unconverted, as Nathan Collins made two crucial blocks to deny Jota, and Mark Flekken thwarted Diaz’s attempt. However, the second goal seemed inevitable.
With 20 minutes left, Diaz threaded the ball into Salah’s path, and the Egyptian curled in a signature shot to the far corner, sealing the victory.
Liverpool came close to adding more to their tally, with Alexis Mac Allister’s flicked header hitting the crossbar and Cody Gakpo striking the bar with a powerful deflected effort. Still, the three points were secured without much trouble.
