Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was happy after their 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday.
Axel Disasi canceled Luis Diaz's opener for Liverpool as the teams played out an entertaining encounter.
Klopp said, "The start was pretty convincing, we scored two wonderful goals, one was disallowed for an offside.
"We opened up the door for Chelsea, we lost the ball in moments where it was difficult to prepare for it. It gave the game a different direction so we were not in control of the game.
"The second half was more open and more chances for Chelsea but we showed up. It was really intense for both teams and it's a point at Chelsea.
"From my point of view it looked like we helped Chelsea get back in the game.
"Our defensive problems today had nothing to do with characteristics of the midfielders, they are a bit more offensive but all of these boys can do what we want them to do.
"We were too deep as a formation and gave the half spaces away. It's really ok, today didn't decide where our season will go. let's be positive, this team deserves so much faith and I am really looking forward to the season."
On Mo Salah's reaction to being substituted, the manager added: "I can understand because if Mo scored it would have been a new record for goals scored in the opening game but I didn't think about that. We needed stability and we needed fresh legs. It was super intense for everybody. That's all I can say about it, his reaction was absolutely okay.
"When I sub a player and he is jumping in to my arms at 1-1 and he is a striker who thinks he will score, I would be really surprised so that's absolutely fine."
