Liverpool XI vs Bournemouth: Expected Lineup and Team News
Liverpool are set to open their 2025-26 Premier League campaign at Anfield against Bournemouth tonight, following last weekend’s Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace on penalties.
Expected Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Alisson
- Defenders: Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez
- Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai
- Attacking Midfield/Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo
- Striker: Hugo Ekitike
Team News:
- Injury concerns: Conor Bradley remains sidelined.
- Suspension: Ryan Gravenberch is unavailable.
- Doubtful: Joe Gomez may be on the bench after a minor injury.
Summer signings Ekitike, Wirtz, Frimpong, and Kerkez are all expected to make their Premier League debuts. Mac Allister could start after limited pre-season action, potentially replacing Curtis Jones in midfield. Frimpong and Kerkez are likely to form the full-back pairing.
Kick-off: 8pm BST, Friday, August 15, 2025
Venue: Anfield
TV: Sky Sports
