Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth: Predicted lineups and team news
Florian Writz and Hugo Ekitike are all set to make their Premier League debut in the Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth match tomorrow at Anfield.
Last Updated: 04.19 PM, Aug 14, 2025
As the 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off tomorrow, Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth prepare for their season opener with fresh squads and a few strategic changes. Here is everything you need to know about the match and both teams' predicted lineups.
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Liverpool team news and predicted lineup
Liverpool arrive at the match after their recent Community Shield defeat at Wembley and will feature several new faces making their Premier League debuts. New signings Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez are all set to in this clash.
However, Liverpool will be without midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who missed the previous match due to the birth of his child and faces a one-match suspension following a red card from last season.
In midfield, Curtis Jones is all set to partner Dominik Szoboszlai, unless Alex Mac Allister, who made a brief appearance last weekend, is declared fit for 90 minutes of Premier League action.
Upfront, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo are expected to flank Ekitike in a dynamic attacking trio. The defense remains robust with Ibrahim Konate and Virgil van Dijk holding the central roles, while Alisson continues as goalkeeper.
Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley will not be available for selection as they are still recovering from injuries, but the rest of the squad is fit and ready.
Predicted lineup: Alisson, J. Frimpong, I. Konaté, V. van Dijk, M. Kerkez, D. Szoboszlai, A. Mac Allister, M. Salah, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo, H. Ekitiké
AFC Bournemouth team news and predicted lineup
Bournemouth have signed Lille defender Bafode Diakite, following the exit of Illia Zabarnyi to Paris Saint-Germain. Diakite is expected to partner Marcos Senesi at centre-back, with James Hill, Chris Mepham, or Julian Araujo providing backup options.
At full-back, Adrien Truffert may make his debut at left-back, with Adam Smith taking the right flank. Djordje Petrovic is likely to start in goal.
In midfield and attack, Marcus Tavernier could take the No.10 role in place of the injured Justin Kluivert, who is recovering from a calf strain. Antoine Semenyo and David Brooks are expected on the wings, supporting striker Evanilson. The central midfield partnership will probably feature Tyler Adams and Hamed Traore, with Philip Billing available as a substitute option.
Long-term injuries continue to impact Enes Unal and Lewis Cook, while Luis Sinisterra and Ryan Christie have not yet appeared this summer, which could affect Bournemouth’s early-season options.
Predicted lineup: Đ. Petrović, A. Smith, J. Hill, M. Senesi, A. Truffert, A. Scott, T. Adams, M. Tavernier, D. Brooks, A. Semenyo, Evanilson