Virgil Van Dijk

Liverpool 4–2 Bournemouth: Player ratings as champions win Premier League opener

Liverpool 4 - 2 Bournemouth - PL Player Ratings The Premier League kicked off with the reigning and defending champions facing off against a super impressive Bournemouth side, who also enjoyed a superb season last term. https://twitter.com/benwebblfc/status/1956459689010438558?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Alisson Becker - 7.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was largely untested in the opening...

Ekitike goal and assist help Liverpool open title defence with win over Bournemouth

Liverpool 4 - 2 Bournemouth – PL Man of the Match Hugo Ekitike Liverpool FC Liverpool’s Premier League title defence began under the Anfield lights, and while the champions had to work harder than expected to see off an adventurous Bournemouth, the night belonged to Hugo Ekitike. Making his league debut for the Reds, the French forward...

“Liverpool is a family, and we will show that tonight” – Virgil Van Dijk Sends Emotional Message Ahead of Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Liverpool Captain Virgil van Dijk Outlines Demands for Premier League Title Defence Liverpool open their Premier League campaign tonight at Anfield, welcoming AFC Bournemouth under the lights as Arne Slot’s side begin their quest to retain the crown they won in his first season in charge. For captain Virgil van Dijk, the excitement is palpable,...

Liverpool Starting XI vs Bournemouth: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Liverpool  vs AFC Bournemouth: Latest Team News and Predicted Lineup Liverpool's Premier League title defence finally gets underway tonight as they host AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. It has been a chaotic summer on and off the pitch, with the £30m deal to sign Giovanni Leoni marking Liverpool's seventh summer signing. Many of which are expected to...

Match Preview: Liverpool Launch Premier League Title Defence Against Bournemouth

Liverpool vs Bournemouth – Premier League Preview Date: Friday, 15th August 2025 Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 20:00 BST The Premier League champions begin their title defence under the Anfield lights as Arne Slot’s Liverpool welcome Bournemouth for the opening fixture of the 2025/26 season. It’s a chance for the Reds to move on quickly from their Community Shield disappointment...

Liverpool Could be About to Sign England’s ‘Best Player’ from EURO 2024

Darren Bent Urges Liverpool to Seize Marc Guehi Opportunity Liverpool’s pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has taken on fresh intrigue after former England striker Darren Bent delivered an emphatic verdict on the defender’s quality. Reports indicate that Arne Slot’s side have opened talks with Palace over a deal worth £30 million up front,...

Liverpool Set for ‘Final Talks’ Over Deal for £35m Defender – Report

Liverpool in Make-or-Break Talks Over Ibrahima Konate Future Liverpool are preparing what has been described as “final talks” with Ibrahima Konate in an effort to secure the defender’s long-term future at Anfield, according to Empire of the Kop. The Frenchman, now in the final year of his contract, has become a cornerstone of Arne Slot’s...

Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool complete medical for new defensive signing

Giovanni Leoni Completes Liverpool Medical Ahead of Official Announcement Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Giovanni Leoni has completed the main part of his Liverpool medical, with the official announcement expected this week. The Reds have agreed an initial £26 million deal with Parma to secure the teenage centre-back, who will join on a...

“We’re 100% Ready” – Arne Slot Previews Liverpool’s Premier League Opener Against Bournemouth

Liverpool Ready for AFC Bournemouth Challenge as Arne Slot Targets Strong Title Defence Liverpool open their 2025-26 Premier League campaign on Friday night at Anfield against AFC Bournemouth, with manager Arne Slot making it clear that his side are prepared for the task of defending their crown. The Dutchman, who led the Reds to the...

Arsenal Legend Claims Liverpool Have a Weakness Ahead of Premier League Opener

Liverpool’s Defensive Balancing Act After Summer Changes Liverpool head into the new campaign as reigning Premier League champions under Arne Slot, but questions remain over their defensive depth despite an ambitious summer rebuild. The departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen in a £35 million deal has left just three senior centre-backs in Virgil van...