Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head

Liverpool have the opportunity to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League. Securing three points in this match would extend Liverpool’s lead to five points over City, though it’s important to note they would have played one more game.

Kick-Off:
Sunday, 21 January 2024 at 04:30 PM GMT (10:00 PM IST)

Location: Vitality Stadium

Form
Bournemouth (all competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Liverpool (all competitions): D-W-W-W-W

Players to watch
Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth)
Solanke predominantly serves as a striker but is versatile, capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or winger. Solanke is known for his strong work ethic, excellent physique, and impressive ball control. Solanke’s speed and ability to navigate tight situations, retaining possession even when the outlook seems challenging is one of his biggest strengths. He has been exceptional for Bournemouth this season, he has scored 12 goals in the Premier League this season.

Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
Impressively, after Mohamed Salah, Jota boasts the second-highest number of goal contributions for Liverpool, showcasing his significant impact on the team’s offensive end. Jota is versatile in his attacking positions, often playing as a forward or winger. His ability to adapt to different roles provides flexibility for his team. His work ethic makes him valuable not only in scoring goals but also in team play, he has 5 goals to his name this season.

On the Liverpool side, Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo are absent due to the AFCON and Asian Cup, respectively, and Trent Alexander-Arnold will also be unavailable for the match.

Head to Head
Total Matches – 21

Bournemouth – 2

Liverpool – 16

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup:
Bournemouth predicted lineup
Neto; Tavernier, Senesi, Mepham, Aarons; Cook, Scott; Sinisterra, Billing, Brooks; Solanke

Liverpool predicted lineup
Alisson; Bradley, Van Dijk, Konate, Gomez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jones; Gakpo, Jota, Diaz