Liverpool travel to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening looking to snap a Premier League winless run in 2026. Arne Slot makes just one change from the Champions League victory over Marseille, handing Cody Gakpo the start up front while Mohamed Salah returns to the league lineup following his AFCON exit earlier this month.
The Reds line up in a 4-3-3 with Alisson between the sticks and a back four of Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk and Kerkez. In midfield, Gravenberch partners Alexis Mac Allister with Dominik Szoboszlai linking the attack. Mohamed Salah returns on the right wing, supported by Florian Wirtz on the left and Cody Gakpo leading the line in place of Hugo Ekitiké. 
Arne Slot’s selection reflects continuity and trust in the side that beat Marseille in midweek, with balance and attacking options across the forward line. Bournemouth will test Liverpool’s defensive shape, but the Reds have attacking threats in every sector.
Liverpool team: Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo
Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Robertson, Endo, Ramsay, Jones, Nyoni, Ngumoha, Ekitike
Bournemouth vs Liverpool in the Premier League kicks off at the Vitality Stadium at 17:30 GMT on Saturday 24th of January 2026.
