Team News: Liverpool vs. Bournemouth injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

The 2024-25 Premier League champions raise the curtain on the 2025-26 Premier League season on Friday evening, as Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to their Anfield home.

The Reds are reeling from a Community Shield loss to Crystal Palace on penalties, while the Cherries failed to win any of their final four pre-season friendlies, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

LIVERPOOL vs. BOURNEMOUTH

LIVERPOOL

Out: Ryan Gravenberch (suspended), Conor Bradley (muscle)

Doubtful: Joe Gomez (Achilles)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

BOURNEMOUTH

Out: Ryan Christie (groin), Enes Unal (knee), Lewis Cook (knee), Justin Kluivert (calf)

Doubtful: Luis Sinisterra (thigh)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Petrovic; Araujo, Senesi, Hill, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Tavernier, Ouattara; Evanilson