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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Friday, August 9, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores the second goal during the opening FA Premier League match of the season between Liverpool FC and Norwich City FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Back with a bang”, “Bobby unplayable” – Liverpool fans react to 4-1 win over Norwich

Liverpool cruised to a 4-1 opening-day victory over Norwich on Friday night, and although fans were delighted, Alisson‘s injury caused concern.

Liverpool 4-1 Norwich

Premier League, Anfield
August 9, 2019

Goals: Hanley OG 7′, Salah 19′, Van Dijk 28′, Origi 42′; Pukki 64′


Jurgen Klopp‘s side returned to Anfield for the first time since lifting the European Cup, but didn’t rest on their laurels, producing a scintillating attacking display to cruise to a straightforward win.

Grant Hanley’s own goal got the ball rolling, before efforts from Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Divock Origi put Liverpool 4-0 up at half-time.

Teemu Pukki pulled a goal back in a low-key second half, but it was still a positive night for Klopp’s men, barring Alisson‘s first-half injury.

Here’s how Liverpool fans reacted to the result on Twitter, Facebook and on our forums.

 

The performance was largely applauded, even thought it fizzled out slightly…

https://twitter.com/stehoare/status/1159931484142280705?s=20

“Great first half, switched off in the second half but still early days. Well played.”

Ali Ahmed Fadel on Facebook.

“The lads are firing at 60% of ability. I am absolutely made up with how we’ve looked tonight.”

Foldy on the forums.

https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1159932034313310209?s=20

https://twitter.com/thejamessutton/status/1159931344417447936?s=20

 

A number of players shone, but Firmino earned the most praise…

“Bobby unplayable.”

Alright Now on the forums.

https://twitter.com/BootRoomPodcast/status/1159935436309110790?s=20

 

Alisson’s injury gave cause for concern, but debutant Adrian received support…

“Gutted that Alisson has a knock. Hopefully nothing serious!”

Kwala on the forums.

 

The Reds’ defending wasn’t wholly convincing, particularly when it came to Trent…

“Bring back Matip and rotate Trent and Gomez at full-back.”

Paul Heffernan on Facebook.

“Trent is still very, very young, one day he is a liability, next day the best RB in the world. He will learn and develop to be more consistent.”

Livvy on the forums.

 

And thoughts then turned to the UEFA Super Cup…