The Reds returned to the Champions League after finishing third in the top-flight, last season, and got off to a winning start in the new-look tournament with a 3-1 win away at AC Milan. Premier League rivals, Manchester City and Arsenal didn't have such success as they were forced to settle for a draw against Inter and Atalanta, respectively.

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The Spaniard wants his Cherries to be brave and open to taking risks with or without the ball. Molded in a similar fashion to Jurgen Klopp’s teams, Bournemouth has no fear of pressing any team high up the pitch. In previous seasons, this would be welcome news for Liverpool.