Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has seen a "totally different" Federico Chiesa from 12 months ago and believes that was reflected in his game-changing contribution off the bench as they opened their Premier League defence with a victory.

The Italy international endured a difficult first season at Anfield as fitness issues restricted him to just 14 appearances, with his only league start coming at Brighton after the title was won.

But he has already made a significant impact after being introduced with just eight minutes remaining against Bournemouth with Liverpool chasing a winning goal having been pegged back from 2-0.

The 27-year-old, a replacement for club-record signing Florian Wirtz , volleyed home in the 88th minute to further cement his status as a cult hero.

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