UEFA Champions League

Liverpool loses to Napoli 1 – 0

Napoli dominated the second half as substitute Dries Mertens also deflected an effort on to the crossbar. The hosts had the better chances throughout as Fabian Ruiz and Arkadiusz Milik had shots saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Lorenzo Insigne’s dramatic late winner gave Napoli victory over Liverpool in their Champions League group game in Italy.

Jose Callejon’s volley was also kept out later in the second half. Liverpool’s best effort came via Mohamed Salah, who shot wide after the break, but Jurgen Klopp’s side failed to record a single effort on target in Italy.

Saido Mane

Home goalkeeper David Ospina also reacted quickly to prevent Sadio Mane and Salah running on to through-balls late on. Klopp made just one change to the side that drew 1-1 with Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday as Naby Keita replaced Jordan Henderson in midfield.

Keita, who joined from RB Leipzig for £48m this summer, was making his first appearance in the Champions League for Liverpool but it came to a premature end when he was taken off on a stretcher after just 17 minutes.

He looked in some distress, appearing to point to his lower back as he received treatment on the pitch for a minute or more. The 23-year-old had struggled to settle into the game before falling to the ground without contact.

He had made just seven passes and lost possession five times before his evening came to an end but, after his promising displays throughout pre-season, Liverpool fans will hope the injury is not too serious. To get more on this story click here.

Source: BBC News