Get to Know Liverpool’s Expected Lineup vs Bournemouth

for the first round of the 2025/2026 Premier

Reds fans are hoping to see the team make the best possible start to the season, with the title race expected to be more competitive than ever.

Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence when they host Bournemouth next Friday at Anfield, in the opening round of the 2025-2026 Premier League season.

The Reds are eager to win back their fans’ favour just days after a disappointing start to the season, when they lost to Crystal Palace on penalties in the Community Shield.

This summer witnessed major changes at Liverpool, as the team parted ways with key stars Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Díaz, and Darwin Núñez, while making several signings, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitiké, and others — a clear sign of coach Arne Slot’s ambition to regain dominance in the Premier League.

As for Arne Slot’s priorities this season, he aims to make a strong start, while also having to prepare a balanced lineup despite all these absences.

And coach Arne Slot may consider relying on an additional midfielder and sacrificing Dutchman Cody Gakpo, or keeping him in the starting lineup and using two midfielders from the trio of Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Curtis Jones.

Expected lineup for Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

Defence: Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez

Midfield: Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz

Attack: Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitiké.

This lineup combines experienced players with new signings, giving the team a mix of cohesion and fresh energy.