Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool miss the win at newly promoted Fulham at the start of the season. A newcomer played a special role.
Jürgen Klopp dropped points with Liverpool on the first day of the Premier League. The weakened cup-winning team of the German coach only came 2-2 (0-1) at strong promoted FC Fulham on Saturday after falling behind twice. Fulham’s new signing, German goalkeeper Bernd Leno, was not used.
Numerous players were missing
Striker Alexander Mitrovic, who was top scorer in the second division last season with 46 goals and a wide margin, put the hosts in the Craven Cottage stadium twice in the lead with a header (32nd minute) and a penalty (72nd).
New signing Darwin Núñez (62′) and star striker Mohamed Salah (80′) equalized. Just before the final whistle, Jordan Henderson missed the chance to win when he hit the crossbar with a long-range shot.
Klopp had to be without numerous players at the start of the league due to injuries, including Ibrahima Konate, Naby Keita, Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota. Liverpool’s new signing Fabio Carvalho, who had played for Fulham last season, made a brief appearance.