Hoffenheim 1-2 Liverpool: 5 talking points

Solanke competitive debut heralds bright future

Solanke could have a bright Liverpool future.

With Daniel Sturridge's injury woes continuing, the arrival of Dominic Solanke's competitive debut for Liverpool should ease fans' worries that they are lacking in attacking options.

Having someone of Solanke's quality on the bench will mean a great deal over the course of a long season - and he will surely have the hunger to push his way into contention for a place on the starting XI.

His contentious transfer from Chelsea to the red-half of Merseyside might well require a tribunal to settle his future, but the fact he now has his first big match behind him for the club should mean a great deal.

He might not have scored a goal on the night, but he was involved in the link-up play and showed immense to desire to get involved.

It all bodes well for his future at the club.