Liverpool dominated the first half, but without blowing Fulham away. The national champion in The Championship last season certainly did not present himself as a brute of a higher level.
Andreas Pereira (ex-PSV and Manchester United), for example, played strong in midfield in the first half. Yet it was the man who already claimed a lot of attention at Craven Cottage last season, who once again claimed the spotlight.
Alexsandar Mitrovic scored a typical Mitrovic goal. He ruffed Alexander-Arnold in the air at the far post and scored with his head.
Fulham kept getting better and came very close to 0-2. Neeskens Kebano (ex-Genk) outwitted everyone with a blistering shot, but the double lead exploded on the post. That was a turning point.
Liverpool coach Klopp brought summer signing Darwin Nunez into the squad. That made a clear difference. The Uruguayan was immediately threatening and after a few chances it was also hit. He scored by pushing a cross in behind the supporting leg.
Liverpool were back in the game but soon conceded a penalty that will be discussed in England. Van Dijk may or may not touch Mitrovic. Mitrogol scored perfectly: 2-1. Liverpool did not give up and were rewarded. Nunez did not control the ball well, but gave Salah the perfect assist. Henderson even hit the crossbar after the 2-3.
