Despite both teams having similar starts to the 2023/24 season, Bournemouth will be looking to avoid a repeat of last season’s annihilation at Anfield against Liverpool.
Both teams commenced the 2023/24 Premier League season, with a 1-1 draw against their oppositions.
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while Bournemouth drew 1-1 with West Ham United.
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds will be hoping to avoid a defeat against the Cherries, who stunned them at the Vitality Stadium last season.
At Anfield, Liverpool’s 9-0 annihilation of Bournemouth led to the dismissal of Englishman Scott Parker.
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The Reds, who have had a torturous week in the transfer market, will be hoping to put all that behind them to secure their first win of the 2023/24 season.
Moises Caicedo rejected a move to Anfield and opted to join Chelsea, in a seeming sequence of transfer moves, Romeo Lavia is also edging closer to joining the Blues.
Despite beginning their opening league encounter against Chelsea with the upper hand, their early energetic intensity died down in the dying embers of the first 45.
Jurgen Klopp’s side lost steam and they allowed Chelsea to stroll back into the game, with both sides having a goal apiece.
For Bournemouth, Dominic Solanke’s goal helped the club secure a point against David Moyes’ West Ham United.
Jarrod Bowen had initially put the Hammers in front in the 51st minute, and it looked like they would be coasting home with the win until Solanke struck.
The Cherries have had two different managers in their two previous meetings, with Scott Packer handling the side during the 9-0 demolition, while Gary O’Neil was manager when they picked up a hard-fought 1-0 win over Liverpool.
Liverpool against Bournemouth stats
Liverpool have picked up 12 victories in 14 meetings against Bournemouth, while the Cherries have secured a win twice. Both sides have also shared the spoils in just one occasion.
Anyway, another manager will also be handling the side in their battle against Jurgen Klopp’s side on Sunday.
Bournemouth appointed Andoni Iraola in June 2023, and he has been Okay handling the side.
In the preseason, he led the Cherries to 3 wins out of 5, defeating; Hibernian, Southampton, and Lorient.
However, Iraola’s side experienced defeats against Maccabi Tel Aviv and Serie A side Atalanta.
The Spaniard is obviously yet to taste defeat in the English Premier League, however, he would be facing a stern Liverpool side at Anfield.
The Reds are favorites to secure the maximum points in the encounter, but Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth cannot be underestimated.
Team News For Liverpool
Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic won’t be available for the game, as they are both nursing injuries.
The pair are back from the treatment room, but their fitness level isn’t in top shape.
Curtis Jones might feature in this encounter, ahead of January acquisition Cody Gakpo.
Darwin Nunez is also expected to start in the game, as he appeared lively after coming on against Chelsea.
However, if Nunez gets to start, Diogo Jota should be the sacrificial lamb, who would be dropped to the bench.
Team News for Bournemouth
Alex Scott, Dango Ouattara, and Ryan Fredericks wouldn’t feature in the game against Liverpool, as they are still in the treatment room.
Bournemouth aren’t also sure about the fitness levels of Lloyd Kelly, Marcus Tavernier, Adam Smith, and Lewis Cook.
For changes in the Cherries starting 11, Jaidon Anthony might be dropped to the bench, with Justin Kluivert set to start ahead of the Englishman.
Dominik Solanke is expected to spearhead the attack for Bournemouth as they hope to stun the Reds at Anfield.
Liverpool possible starting eleven:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Bournemouth possible starting eleven:
Neto; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Billing, Rothwell; Brooks, Christie, Kluivert; Solanke
Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth
Jurgen Klopp’s side will be looking to pick up their first 3 points of the season, as they commence their hunt for the Premier League title.
Even though Bournemouth have eschewed great improvement under Andoni Iraola, they wouldn’t be able to stand in the way of Liverpool.
Kick Off Time: 03:00 PM (BST)
