Chiesa scores as Liverpool beat Bournemouth

Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 as Federico Chiesa scores after coming on and Arne Slot hints at a continued role for the forward.

Chiesa shines for Liverpool as Slot signals future

Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 to open the Premier League season. Federico Chiesa came on and scored six minutes later to restore Liverpool’s lead. It was his first Premier League goal for the club and only his third league appearance.

Slot says Chiesa’s future at Liverpool remains secure for now, noting the forward’s fitness has improved after a difficult previous season and missing the Asian tour. He added that the support from fans and the chance to repay it with a big moment mattered as much as tactics.

Chiesa’s late goal shows how a single moment can shift a signing’s arc. A strong finish in a high‑pressure moment can quiet transfer chatter and strengthen a player’s standing with the club and its supporters.

Liverpool may be testing a broader approach by mixing senior signings with homegrown options. If Chiesa can stay fit and influential, the move could pay off with depth across the attack; if not, it may reignite questions about long‑term fit and squad planning.

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Time will tell whether this moment becomes momentum for Chiesa and Liverpool