Liverpool Team News vs Bournemouth: Key Players Return for Crucial Clash

Big Names Back for Vitality Stadium Trip

Liverpool head to the south coast this weekend, facing a Bournemouth side that has found form in the Premier League. After a rotated squad suffered a 3-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, Arne Slot is expected to restore his strongest XI for this must-win encounter.

Injury Concerns Ahead of Bournemouth Fixture

Joe Gomez has returned to training, offering a defensive boost, but doubts remain over Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones, both still battling injuries. Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez, who withdrew from the squad for the PSV game due to illness, faces a late fitness test before the team departs for Bournemouth.

Expected Lineup and Tactical Setup

Despite these concerns, key figures such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Alexis Mac Allister are all expected to start.

Liverpool will likely line up with Alisson in goal, a back four of Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Van Dijk, and Kostas Tsimikas. In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch and Mac Allister should feature, with a front line consisting of Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and Luis Diaz.

Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Diaz

Doubts: Nunez
Injured: Jota, Jones

Match details:
Time and date: 3pm GMT, Saturday 1 February 2025
Venue: Vitality Stadium (Dean Court), Bournemouth
TV channel and live stream: Not available in the UK