Virgil van Dijk brings Rio Ngumoha back down to earth after Liverpool heroics

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I'm sure with the players we have he will be back in training and having a hard session tomorrow again."

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It was the second time in as many games that Liverpool have thrown away a two-goal lead.

Bournemouth recovered on the opening day, with Antoine Semenyo scoring twice, only for late goals from Chiesa and Mo Salah to hand Liverpool victory.

Slot's team also conceded twice in the Community Shield, with Crystal Palace equalising twice before winning on penalties.

It took Liverpool until late October to concede four in the league last season, and their manager appreciated the worrying start at the back.

Will Osula thought he had rescued a point for Newcastle(Image: Newcastle United via Getty Image)

"if you want to be where we want to be at the end of the season, you have to start keeping clean sheets," Slot told BBC Sport.

He may still leave if a suitable offer arrives, but not before Thursday's Conference League play-off second leg against Fredrikstad.

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