In an electrifying opening match of the newly formatted UEFA Champions League, Liverpool quickly leveled the score against AC Milan, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical growth under head coach Arne Slot.

During the match, notable pundit Stephen Warnock observed that Slot was particularly animated during a moment leading up to Ibrahima Konate's equalizer from a set-piece. The Dutch manager applauded as Mohamed Salah came tantalizingly close to scoring, striking the crossbar with a fierce shot after a meticulously built-up attack. Warnock commented on BBC Radio 5 Live, “Liverpool have come to life. One thing they were in that attack was patient. Mo Salah down the right-hand side, he drags it onto his right foot and crashes a shot against the bar. Arne Slot applauded; he was happy with what he saw.”

Warnock also emphasized the need for Liverpool to maintain composure in the final third, suggesting that if they took an extra touch, they might find more openings against a resilient AC Milan side.

The match didn't start in Liverpool's favor, as former Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic opened the scoring for AC Milan after capitalizing on an error from Liverpool's Kostas Tsimikas. Despite the early setback, the atmosphere at San Siro remained electric, with fans on the edge of their seats.

As the game progressed, Salah emerged as a standout performer, maintaining a high level of play. As of the 39th minute, he had already hit the woodwork twice and completed 80% of his passes, winning all of his ground duels. Although still seeking his first goal in Italy since his transfer from AS Roma for £34.3 million, the Egyptian forward’s performance left fans optimistic he could soon find the back of the net as AC Milan appeared to lose their grip.

With other Premier League teams like Aston Villa starting their Champions League journey with a solid 3-0 win over BSC Young Boys, Liverpool’s resilience and adaptability in this thrilling matchup are positive signs for what lies ahead in the tournament. Fans are eagerly watching to see if Mo Salah can break his goal drought in Italy as the Reds aim for European glory. Stay tuned—there's plenty more excitement on the horizon!