Andoni Iraola names Liverpool lineup for return to Bournemouth

The Reds are set to play their final game before the three-week international break, with Andoni Iraola preparing to face his former club.

Following an emphatic midweek victory against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, Liverpool will be hoping to build on that result with another victory today.

A win is much needed for the Basque manager’s side, who have picked up just one victory so far in their Premier League campaign.

This fixture last season was full of drama, with the hosts scoring a 95th-minute winner to claim all three points.

Iraola will be hoping his return to the Vitality Stadium produces a different outcome this time around, with Liverpool looking to leave Bournemouth with all three points.

Liverpool confirmed line-up vs Bournmouth:

Alisson

Kerkez, Van Djik, Jacquet, Araujo

Mac Allister, Szoboszlai

Gakpo, Wirtz, Barcola

Isak

Substitutes: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Joe Gomez, Kostas Tsimikas, Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch, Trey Noni, Victor Munoz, Lewis Koumas, Rio Ngumoha

A starting eleven that many Liverpool fans would have hoped to see, with Bradley Barcola making his second Premier League start.

Cody Gakpo is also back in the picture following his goal on Tuesday night. It is the Dutchman’s first start in the league since he picked up that knock against Ipswich.

Ronald Araújo and Alexis Mac Allister are the only two remaining starters from the 3-1 win in midweek, with both players having started the season in fantastic form.

Bournmoth confirmed line-up vs Liverpool:

Petrovic

Truffert, Silva, Hill, Smith

Adams, Scott

Rayan, Christie, Tavernier

Evanilson

Substitutes: Michele Di Gregorio, Julio Soler, Bafode Diakite, Lewis Cook, David Brooks, Ben Gannon- Doak, Juanlu Sanchez, Alex Toth, Daniel Jebbison

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