Liverpool vs Bologna LIVE: Champions League score and updates as Alexis Mac Allister strikes early

19 minutes: Chance! Liverpool probably should have scored, it was almost perfect for Szoboszlai at the far post but that was a big chance missed for Liverpool.

Bologna are struggling to contain the threat of Salah down the right.

16 minutes: Offside goal! Darwin Nunez has the ball in the back of the net but it has been flagged for offside, he just didn’t hold back enough when starting his run, that would have been the ideal opportunity to go 2-0 up.

Here’s the take so far from our reporter Karl Matchett at Anfield:

It hasn’t quite been one-way traffic, but Liverpool have looked comfortable and confident from the get-go and their midfield is well on top – it’s no surprise that two key components from that area of the pitch combined for the opening goal. Some of the switches of play from defence to wing have been excellent, preventing Bologna from squeezing play or staying compact, and Mac Allister’s run from deep has made the most of that space.

11 minutes: GOAL! Liverpool have taken the lead!

The cross from Mohamed Salah was inch-perfect and Mac Allister was only a couple of yards out when the ball just glides off his foot and into the net.

10 minutes: Goal disallowed! Dallinga has the ball in the back of the net, and thought he had put the visitors ahead at Anfield, but the flag goes up for offside and the goal will not stand.

That’s an early warning for Liverpool though.

8 minutes: Liverpool are definitely playing a high press, and Nunez is working hard to chase down the goalkeeper and defenders when they get the ball.

Whether this an early tactic, or if they planning on playing the whole match at this tempo remains to be seen

6 minutes: Liverpool have kept up the tempo from their early start, and it is a big night for Darwin Nunez, who has a chance to impress his new manager Arne Slot.

2 minutes: It’s a stunning ball across the box and Diaz is just unable to reach it, Bologna nearly turned the ball into their own net, but it has been a high tempo start from Liverpool.

1 minute: Bologna kick the game underway

The teams are out, the Champions League anthem has been played, and the match is about to get underway.

Some sections of the Liverpool crowd booed the Champions League anthem.