Liverpool attackers Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino during training on Thursday, August 25, 2022, ahead of their Premier League game against Bournemouth. All images from Getty
Liverpool attackers Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino during training on Thursday, August 25, 2022, ahead of their Premier League game against Bournemouth. All images from Getty
Left to right: Liverpool defenders Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk at the AXA Training Centre ahead of Saturday's game.
Left to right: Liverpool defenders Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk at the AXA Training Centre ahead of Saturday's game.
Liverpool Jurgen Klopp, left,with his assistant Pepijn Lijnders during training.
Liverpool Jurgen Klopp, left,with his assistant Pepijn Lijnders during training.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, who will be suspended for the game against Bournemouth at Anfield.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, who will be suspended for the game against Bournemouth at Anfield.
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Kostas Tsimikas during the training session on Merseyside.
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Kostas Tsimikas during the training session on Merseyside.
Liverpool attacker Roberto Firmino shoots during training.
Liverpool attacker Roberto Firmino shoots during training.
Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz during training.
Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz during training.
Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson during training. Getty
Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson during training. Getty
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk at the AXA Training Centre.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk at the AXA Training Centre.

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Salah, Firmino and Diaz hit training pitch as Liverpool hunt first win - in pictures

Klopp's side take on Bournemouth in Premier League on Saturday having taken just two points from opening three games

Gareth Cox

August 26, 2022

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Liverpool will be aiming to quickly bounce back from their defeat against Manchester United when they take on Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend.

Jurgen Klopp's side have yet to win a game in three attempts this season – the German manager's worst start since take over at Anfield in 2015.

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They started the season with a 2-2 draw with Fulham, before finishing all square at home to Crystal Palace and then losing 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Liverpool had 17 shots on goal with five on target in Monday's game – one more than United – and Klopp felt his side had done enough to take all three points.

“We should have won this game, I know it sounds ridiculous but that is how I saw it,” he said. “I am concerned about our situation, but that is how it is.”

They have been hampered by an injury list that has included Naby Keita, Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konate, Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara – while new striker Darwin Nunez is serving a three-game ban after being sent-off against Palace.

“It's been a bit of a difficult start,” Liverpool forward Luis Diaz admitted.

“It's not quite the outset we wanted for the season. We're a club that goes out to win three points from every game we play.

“I wouldn't say it's problematic for the players or for the manager but certainly we all know we need to do better.”

Liverpool will be expected to get their season up and running against promoted Bournemouth who lost 4-0 to Manchester City and 3-0 to Arsenal in their previous two league games.

You can see the Liverpool squad training on Merseyside ahead of Saturday's game in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Last weekend's Premier League results

PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND RESULTS: Saturday, August 20 - Tottenham Hotspur 1 (Kane 64') Wolves 0: Harry Kane headed gome his 250th goal for Spurs as they took over at the top of the league ... for a few hours at least. Spurs manager Antonio Conte on Kane: "I know very well that Harry would like to exchange his personal achievements for a trophy and he is working very hard for this." Getty
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND RESULTS: Saturday, August 20 - Tottenham Hotspur 1 (Kane 64') Wolves 0: Harry Kane headed gome his 250th goal for Spurs as they took over at the top of the league ... for a few hours at least. Spurs manager Antonio Conte on Kane: "I know very well that Harry would like to exchange his personal achievements for a trophy and he is working very hard for this." Getty
Crystal Palace 3 (Zaha 7', 58', Mateta 71') Aston Villa 1 (Watkins 5'): A Wilfried Zaha double - with Jean-Philippe Mateta grabbing the other a minute after coming on as a substitute - helped Palace come back from a goal down against Steven Gerrard's Villa. Palace manager Patrick Vieira said: "From the first minute until the last we played with a lot of intensity and I was really proud of the players." Reuters
Crystal Palace 3 (Zaha 7', 58', Mateta 71') Aston Villa 1 (Watkins 5'): A Wilfried Zaha double - with Jean-Philippe Mateta grabbing the other a minute after coming on as a substitute - helped Palace come back from a goal down against Steven Gerrard's Villa. Palace manager Patrick Vieira said: "From the first minute until the last we played with a lot of intensity and I was really proud of the players." Reuters
Everton 1 (Gray 88') Nottingham Forest 1 (Johnson 81'): Demarai Gray's late goal earned Everton their first point of the season to deny newly-promoted Forest their second win on the spin. Everton manager Frank Lampard said: "When you have 19 shots at home you expect to see more than one goal. You need someone with a bit of composure in that moment to be clinical." Getty
Everton 1 (Gray 88') Nottingham Forest 1 (Johnson 81'): Demarai Gray's late goal earned Everton their first point of the season to deny newly-promoted Forest their second win on the spin. Everton manager Frank Lampard said: "When you have 19 shots at home you expect to see more than one goal. You need someone with a bit of composure in that moment to be clinical." Getty
Fulham 3 (De Cordova-Reid 1', Joao Palhinha 20', Mitrovic 90') Brentford 1 (Norgaard 44', Toney 71'): A late header from Aleksandar Mitrovic secured the London-derby bragging rights for Fulham who remain unbeaten from three games. Cottagers manager Marco Silva said: "We're pleased with how we've started the season, but we could even have had - and obviously would have wanted - more points." Getty
Fulham 3 (De Cordova-Reid 1', Joao Palhinha 20', Mitrovic 90') Brentford 1 (Norgaard 44', Toney 71'): A late header from Aleksandar Mitrovic secured the London-derby bragging rights for Fulham who remain unbeaten from three games. Cottagers manager Marco Silva said: "We're pleased with how we've started the season, but we could even have had - and obviously would have wanted - more points." Getty
Leicester City 1 (Maddison 54') Southampton 2 (Adams (68', 84'): James Maddison's superb free-kick was not enough to earn Leicester their first win of the season as a brace from substitute Che Adams saw the Saints seal all three points. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl said: "After the goal we saw we had nothing to lose and the guys stepped up. We played some fantastic football. AP
Leicester City 1 (Maddison 54') Southampton 2 (Adams (68', 84'): James Maddison's superb free-kick was not enough to earn Leicester their first win of the season as a brace from substitute Che Adams saw the Saints seal all three points. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl said: "After the goal we saw we had nothing to lose and the guys stepped up. We played some fantastic football. AP
Bournemouth 0 Arsenal 3 (Odegaard 5' 11', Saliba 54'): An early double from captain Martin Odegaard put Arsenal on the road to victory - and the top of the table - while William Saliba curled home a stunning third goal. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta said: "We were dominant, precise. The two goals gave us a lot of confidence. Winning makes life completely different. The atmosphere is good. The unity is incredible." Getty
Bournemouth 0 Arsenal 3 (Odegaard 5' 11', Saliba 54'): An early double from captain Martin Odegaard put Arsenal on the road to victory - and the top of the table - while William Saliba curled home a stunning third goal. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta said: "We were dominant, precise. The two goals gave us a lot of confidence. Winning makes life completely different. The atmosphere is good. The unity is incredible." Getty
Sunday, August 21 - Leeds United 3 (Aaronson 33', Rodrigo 37', Harrison 69') Chelsea 0: An error from Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy gifted Brenden Aaronson the opening goal and Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off late on in front of a raucous Elland Road crowd. Leeds manager Jesse Marsch said: "I love it here, I love our fans, our club. You have to enjoy it, this business is not easy." Reuters
Sunday, August 21 - Leeds United 3 (Aaronson 33', Rodrigo 37', Harrison 69') Chelsea 0: An error from Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy gifted Brenden Aaronson the opening goal and Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off late on in front of a raucous Elland Road crowd. Leeds manager Jesse Marsch said: "I love it here, I love our fans, our club. You have to enjoy it, this business is not easy." Reuters
West Ham United 0 Brighton 2 (Mac Allister pen 22', Trossard 66'): Brighton scored two goals from their only two shots on target at the London Stadium to leave West Ham without a goal or point this season. Hammers manager David Moyes said: "We are struggling a bit for goals. We're aware we are not as free-flowing as we have been. I am concerned, but also I'm having to bed people in." AFP
West Ham United 0 Brighton 2 (Mac Allister pen 22', Trossard 66'): Brighton scored two goals from their only two shots on target at the London Stadium to leave West Ham without a goal or point this season. Hammers manager David Moyes said: "We are struggling a bit for goals. We're aware we are not as free-flowing as we have been. I am concerned, but also I'm having to bed people in." AFP
Newcastle United 3 (Almiron 28', Wilson 39', Trippier 54') Manchester City 3 (Gundogan 5', Haaland 61', Silva 64'): City fought back from 3-1 down to earn a point after a pulsating match at St James' Park that saw Magpies captain Kieran Trippier score a brilliant free-kick and have a red card overturned. City manager Pep Guardiola said: "Proper football game. To see the team fight to the end is enough." Reuters
Newcastle United 3 (Almiron 28', Wilson 39', Trippier 54') Manchester City 3 (Gundogan 5', Haaland 61', Silva 64'): City fought back from 3-1 down to earn a point after a pulsating match at St James' Park that saw Magpies captain Kieran Trippier score a brilliant free-kick and have a red card overturned. City manager Pep Guardiola said: "Proper football game. To see the team fight to the end is enough." Reuters
Monday, August 22 - Manchester United 2 (Sancho 16', Rashford 53') Liverpool 1 (Salah 81'): Erik ten Hag dropped captain Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo for the game but earned his first Premier League win as United manager. Ten Haag said: "I enjoyed it from the first minute, it was such a big fight. Both teams made a huge performance and it was a great night especially for the Manchester United fans." AFP
Monday, August 22 - Manchester United 2 (Sancho 16', Rashford 53') Liverpool 1 (Salah 81'): Erik ten Hag dropped captain Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo for the game but earned his first Premier League win as United manager. Ten Haag said: "I enjoyed it from the first minute, it was such a big fight. Both teams made a huge performance and it was a great night especially for the Manchester United fans." AFP
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