Arne Slot Hails Liverpool’s Fitness After 4-2 Opening-Day Victory Over Bournemouth

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised his team's fitness after their 4-2 victory over Bournemouth on opening day. Debutant Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo helped surge the team ahead, but Bournemouth showed resilience with Antoine Semenyo scoring twice quickly.

The match was finely balanced until Liverpool found another gear, with Federico Chiesa scoring to restore their advantage. Mohamed Salah sealed the win with a late goal.

Slot commended his squad's physical preparation and ability to outlast their opponents. However, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher cautioned that fitness alone may not be enough if defensive issues persist.

Carragher highlighted the need for improvement in the team's defense.