Liverpool will begin their Premier League title defence on Friday against Bournemouth at Anfield, and they will hope to bounce back from defeat.

Arne Slot's team lost on penalties against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday, with the Reds looking vulnerable at the back.

Bournemouth's defence has been ravaged, with the likes of Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen leaving this summer window, so perhaps the champions will benefit on Friday.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their showdown with Bournemouth at Anfield.

Conor Bradley

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Status: Doubt

Type of injury: Muscle

Return date: Unknown

Conor Bradley missed the Reds' clash against Palace on Sunday because of a muscle injury, and his inclusion in the squad on Friday is in doubt.

Joe Gomez

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Status: Injured

Type of injury: Achilles

Return date: Unknown

Joe Gomez was forced to leave the Merseysiders' tour of Asia in pre-season as a result of what was described as a minor Achilles injury, and given that such issues can be serious, Slot is unlikely to take any risks.

LIVERPOOL SUSPENSION LIST

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Ryan Gravenberch picked up a red card against Crystal Palace in May, Liverpool's final game of the 2024-25 season, and his suspension will be served against Bournemouth.