Liverpool opened its Premier League account for the 2025/26 season by beating Bournemouth in thrilling fashion on Friday, letting a two-goal lead slip before Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah scored late to secure the points.

Conor Bradley, Slot said in the week building up to the Community Shield, was facing a race against time to make a comeback at Wembley.



That was over a week ago, however, and the Irish full-back is yet to return.

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In his place, Jeremie Frimpong started against Bournemouth.

Liverpool right-back Jeremie Frimpong.

"That wasn’t out of luxury," Slot said when he was asked by Sky Sports why he brought off both Frimpong and Milos Kerkez at the same time at Anfield.

"That was because Jeremie Frimpong felt his hamstring at half-time and made a lot of sprints.

"Our left full-back, Milos Kerkez, is a player that I think the fans like — because every duel he goes all in!" Slot said