Mauricio Pochettino’s first match in charge of Chelsea showed promise as they held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw in an engaging Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
The Reds initially took the lead with a composed finish from Luis Diaz, who calmly converted a through pass from Mohamed Salah, temporarily quieting the home crowd.
However, Axel Disasi found the net before halftime, marking his first goal and bringing excitement to the fans. The Blues dominated the second half, keeping Liverpool on the defensive.
Throughout much of the latter period, Chelsea kept Liverpool pinned in their own half. Nicolas Jackson came close to giving the Blues the lead, using his pace to beat Ibrahima Konate before firing directly at Alisson.
In the dying moments of stoppage time, Mykhailo Mudryk had a final opportunity to secure victory as he received a well-placed pass. Unfortunately, the winger couldn’t quite catch up with the ball after taking it around Alisson. The match concluded with both teams earning a single point in their opening fixture.