Liverpool will return to Premier League action this weekend, set to face Bournemouth in hopes of maintaining their impressive 13-match unbeaten streak.
In their last league match, Liverpool managed a disappointing 1-1 draw against Burnley. However, they bounced back with a commanding midweek performance, securing a 3-0 victory away at Marseille, with Mohamed Salah making a notable return for the side.
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The recent win propelled Liverpool into the Champions League’s top four, and manager Arne Slot will be eager to see his team maintain this away momentum as they aim to solidify their position for next season’s European competition.
Meanwhile, despite a strong start to the campaign, Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth currently sits 14th on the table. They recently lost their key player Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City. A victory for Bournemouth could help them climb closer to the top half of the standings.
Here’s what you need to know.
When is Liverpool vs. Bournemouth?
The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 PM GMT on Saturday, January 24, at the Vitality Stadium.
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Team news
Bournemouth will be missing several key players in attack, with Justin Kluivert, David Brooks, Ben Gannon Doak, and Enes Unal all sidelined due to injury. Tyler Adams is also out with a significant knee injury.
Federico Chiesa is considered a “50-50” chance to return after sustaining a knock during the warm-up before the match against Marseille. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be unavailable due to a family bereavement. Liverpool will also miss Alexander Isak, and Conor Bradley is ruled out for the season following a knee injury sustained against Arsenal.
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Predicted line-ups
Bournemouth XI: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Cook, Scott; Jimenez, Kroupi, Adli; Evanilson
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike