Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson hit his first Champions League goal in seven years to seal a comeback win over AC Milan.
Henderson’s fine second-half strike earned a 3-2 victory for Jurgen Klopp’s side, who had looked set to run away with the game early on.
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An own goal from Fikayo Tomori and a saved Mohamed Salah penalty did not tell the whole story as Liverpool dominated – only to be struck by two goals in less than two minutes just before the break as Ante Rebic and Brahim Diaz shocked Anfield.
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Salah would make amends for his missed spot-kick as he stayed onside to turn home a Divock Origi pass to equalise before Henderson’s effort settled the contest.
The win gives Liverpool an early advantage in Group B as Atletico Madrid and Porto played out a goalless draw in Spain – where Chancel Mbemba was sent off late on for the visitors.
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