AFC Bournemouth 0-3 Liverpool: Three reasons why the Reds won the game | Premier League 2019-20 

#1 Mohamed Salah's return to form in Mane's absence

Mohamed Salah scored one and added another assist as Liverpool thumped Bournemouth

Jurgen Klopp trusts the dynamism and of course, variety and flamboyance within his group of players. Last game, the Reds entered the field without Salah, Firmino or Fabinho, while in this one, the former Borussia Dortmund boss made no lesser than seven alterations to the team that took Everton to the cleaners.

Today, it was the in-form Sadio Mane who was given a vital rest. Enter, Mohamed Salah. Well, although he loves feasting against Bournemouth - the only side against whom he possesses a 100% scoring record - it was much-needed for a man who hasn't quite hit his otherworldly standards yet.

But when Salah looks sharp, the defenders are just drawn out and left in their wake. The winger looked lively as he constantly ran down the channel, toppled it with fantastic first touch and dropped off his line whenever needed to start attacks.

Salah fearlessly executed his pace, trickery and wasn't shy to go all by himself. And that is when he is most frightening. He may misplace a slew of passes or sky ample chances, but with that bravery, there's always Salah's brilliance that comes along.

Take for example, when he outfoxes three red and black shirts with the backheel assist to Keita. Or when under pressure, he made it look all so easy by passing the ball beyond Ramsdale - with all the composure in the world.

When Salah scores, Liverpool win. And boy, he absolutely lit up the stage.

63 - Mohamed Salah has scored his 63rd goal in his 100th Premier League appearance; only Alan Shearer (79), Ruud van Nistelrooy (68) and Sergio Aguero (64) scored more in their first 100 games in the competition than the Egyptian. King. pic.twitter.com/sPlH1LiFRJ

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 7, 2019