Liverpool vs Bournemouth team news: four players ruled out and seven doubtful – gallery

Liverpool vs Bournemouth squad news: Four players ruled out and seven questionable Liverpool are preparing for their first home match of the 2023/24 season when they host AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday.Transfer talk has dominated the headlines this week as the Reds’ hunt for a new defensive midfielder is not paying off.Despite a £110m bid accepted by Brighton and Hove Albion, Moises Caicedo opted for Chelsea rather than Liverpool. And in another blow, Stamford Bridge looks set to be Romeo Lavia’s next destination, despite Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox also confirming a bid from the Reds has been taken up.The situation is by no means ideal. After Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were sold to Saudi clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Ettifaq respectively, Jurgen Klopp reportedly considers finding replacements soon. But one game in the campaign and the Reds list is still too small.Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea in their Premier League opener. The Reds dominated for the first 30 minutes with Luis Diaz scoring the goal before the London side quickly took the lead. Still, a point was a decent result for the guests and they are now aiming for their first victory. They now prepare to face a Bournemouth side who were also held in a 1-1 deadlock against West Ham in their first game.1. Liverpool vs Bournemouth team news. Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images2. Thiago Alcantara – potential returnsThe midfielder has returned to training following hip surgery in April. But it all depends on whether Thiago has developed his fitness enough to participate as he hasn’t played a pre-season game. He trained on Wednesday August 16, which is however a good sign. Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images3. Stefan Bajcetic – doubtSimilar to Thiago. The 18-year-old underwent surgery in March for an adductor problem. Considering his age, Liverpool are wary of Bajcetic. Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images4. Conor Bradley – DoubtThe defender impressed on loan at Bolton last season and started in the first two friendlies this summer. However, due to a minor issue, Bradley was banned from the Singapore tour.

Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesLiverpool are preparing for their first home game of the 2023-24 season when they host AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday. Transfer talk has dominated the headlines this week as the Reds’ hunt for a new defensive midfielder is not paying off.Despite a £110m bid accepted by Brighton and Hove Albion, Moises Caicedo opted for Chelsea rather than Liverpool. And in another blow, Stamford Bridge looks set to be Romeo Lavia’s next destination, despite Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox also confirming a bid from the Reds has been taken up.5. Nat Phillips – DoubtThe centre-back played all of pre-season and was left out of Liverpool’s tour of Singapore. Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images6. Dango Ouattara – eliminatedThe striker made an impressive impression for Bournemouth in the second half of last season but has been out for several weeks with an ankle problem. Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images7. Marcus Tavernier – absentThe winger picked up a pre-season injury and is unlikely to return before next month’s international break. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images8th. Alex Scott – exitBournemouth’s summer signing has a knee problem which keeps him out for a few months. Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty ImagesLiverpool are preparing for their first home game of the 2023-24 season when they host AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday.Transfer talks grabbed headlines this week as the Reds’ search for a new defensive midfielder fell through.Although Brighton and Hove Albion accepted a £110million offer, Moises Caicedo opted for Chelsea over Liverpool. And in another blow, Stamford Bridge appear to be Romeo Lavia’s next target, although Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox has also confirmed a bid from the Reds has been accepted. 9. Ryan Fredericks – eliminatedThe defender has been sidelined since March with a calf problem. Photo: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images10. Lloyd Kelly – doubtHe missed the opener against West Ham but he shouldn’t be out for too long. Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images11. Lewis Cook – DoubtA groin injury saw the Bournemouth midfielder out of the West Ham game. The Cherries deal with his condition on a day-to-day basis. Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images12. Adam Smith – doubtThe right-back was another West Ham miss after picking up with an injury in pre-season. ImagesLiverpool are preparing for their first home match of the 2023/24 season when they host AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday. Transfer talks grabbed headlines this week as the Reds’ search for a new defensive midfielder fell through.Although Brighton and Hove Albion accepted a £110million offer, Moises Caicedo opted for Chelsea over Liverpool. And in another blow, Stamford Bridge appear to be Romeo Lavia’s next target, although Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox has also confirmed a bid from the Reds has been accepted.The situation is hardly ideal. After Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were sold to Saudi clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Ettifaq respectively, Jurgen Klopp reportedly considers finding replacements soon. But one game into the campaign and the Reds’ roster is still short.Liverpool earned a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the curtain-raising in the Premier League. The Reds dominated the first 30 minutes, Luis Diaz scoring before the Londoners quickly moved into the lead. However, a point represented a decent result for the visitors and they will now be aiming for a first win in the pocket.They now prepare to face a Bournemouth side who were also held in a 1-1 deadlock against West Ham in their first game. 1. Liverpool vs Bournemouth team news. Image: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images2. Thiago Alcantara – possible returnThe midfielder is back in training after hip surgery in April. But it all depends on whether Thiago has developed his fitness enough to participate as he hasn’t played a pre-season game. He trained on Wednesday August 16, which is however a good sign. Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images3. Stefan Bajcetic – doubtsSimilar to Thiago. The 18-year-old underwent surgery in March for an adductor problem. Considering his age, Liverpool are wary of Bajcetic. Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images4. Conor Bradley – DoubtThe defender impressed on loan at Bolton last season and started in the first two friendlies this summer. However, due to a minor issue, Bradley was banned from the Singapore tour. Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images