The wait is over, Liverpool fans!
The Reds launch their 2025–26 Premier League title defence tonight at Anfield, welcoming Bournemouth for what should be a thrilling season opener. Manager Arne Slot has gone with a strong XI, with several summer signings making their league debuts.
🔴 Liverpool Starting XI
GK: Alisson Becker
DEF: Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez
MID: Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz
FWD: Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo
🔄 Key Changes
- Florian Wirtz starts after shaking off injury and impressing in preseason.
- Hugo Ekitike leads the line, flanked by Gakpo and Salah.
- Ryan Gravenberch is suspended, while Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley miss out through injury.
🟡 Bournemouth Team News
- Justin Kluivert, Ryan Christie, and Luis Sinisterra remain sidelined.
- Enes Ünal and Lewis Cook are also unavailable.
- New signing Bafodé Diakité could debut in defence.
🏟 Kick-Off Details
- Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM BST
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Liverpool will be eager to respond after their Community Shield defeat, while Bournemouth aim to build on last season’s impressive ninth-place finish.
🔥 Stay tuned for live coverage and post-match analysis from Anfield!
