After the final whistle, Chiesa made a beeline for the backroom staff on the touchline who had helped guide him through some tough times. The biggest embraces were reserved for first-team doctor Amit Pannu and performance psychologist Lee Richardson before he rejoined his team-mates on the field.

There has been so much talk over Liverpool’s revamped team, and whether they will add Alexander Isak to their huge summer spending, that one man has been forgotten. But that one man, finally, became their match-winner.

Federico Chiesa scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in their 4-2 win over Bournemouth, with the striker's chant one of the most popular on the Kop

Federico Chiesa came off the bench to fire home at the Kop end as the reigning champions rallied to secure a 4-2 win over Bournemouth on the opening night of the season

Federico Chiesa went from outcast to hero at Liverpool tonight, coming off the bench to score a late winner over Bournemouth in the Premier League. The Italy international had been widely expected to leave this summer after barely setting foot on the pitch in his debut season.

THE Premier League has seen a few extraordinary opening nights down the years but never one to compare with this.  Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo – who had earlier reported a fan at

Antoine Semenyo, who was subjected to racist abuse during and after the game, dragged Bournemouth back into the game, pulling one back before equalising. But Chiesa, who replaced Florian Wirtz, put the Reds back in front two minutes from time with an important strike as fans spotted what he did during his celebration.

Federico Chiesa scored yesterday in Liverpool’s 4-2 opening day victory against Bournemouth in the Premier League. After sitting on the fringes last season, the Italian was delighted to be able to make his mark and dedicated his goal to Diogo Jota.

Liverpool have no intention of selling Inter Milan and Napoli target Federico Chiesa, but could change their tune if Alexander Isak signs.This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based