Liverpool-Bournemouth is a match valid for the second day of the Premier League and is played on Saturday at 4 p.m.: TV, lineups, predictions.
The point won at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea in the first day of the league almost has the aftertaste of a victory for Liverpool, whose performance was insufficient and below expectations.
The Reds avoided defeat against a direct competitor, but for a large part of the match they remained at the mercy of the Blues, keeping very little of the ball between their feet (35% of possession) and scoring on the occasion of the only shot on goal: the goal was scored by Luis Diaz, by far the best of his team along with Salah. Evident the problems of Jurgen Klopp’s team in the neuralgic area of the field: the German coach has adapted both Gakpo and Szoboszlai in the role of halfback, but it is clear for all to see that that department needs reinforcements as soon as possible after the numerous goodbyes (Fabinho, Henderson, Keita, Fabio Carvalho) that have occurred in this market session. The club seemed to have closed for Brighton’s Caicedo, who was supposed to arrive at Anfield for the monstrous sum of more than 100 million euros, but in the end the strong Ecuadorean midfielder preferred Chelsea, landing in London. And Liverpool ran for cover by turning to Stuttgart’s Japanese Endo, a purchase that should be made official over the weekend.
Reds unbeaten for 12 games at Anfield
In the meantime, the Reds are preparing to receive the embrace of Anfield Road, where they have remained unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League matches.
Kerkez and Aarons of Bournemouth
Liverpool’s opponent on the second day of the championship is Bournemouth, which a year ago in this stadium suffered one of the heaviest defeats in its history, being overwhelmed with an incredible 9-0. The Cherries then took revenge in the return leg, beating Salah and co. 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium. The Rossoneri debuted with a home draw against West Ham: it all happened in the second half, with Solanke replying to Bowen. A performance that in any case did not please coach Andoni Iraola, who blamed his men for being too slow in turning the ball over.
The Prediction
Liverpool should win the first three points of its season but the absence of a defensive midfielder remains quite a problem, especially in the non-possession phase. It cannot be ruled out that Bournemouth will score at least one goal in the Reds’ temple.
The probable lineups of Liverpool-Bournemouth
- LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz.
- BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Billing, Rothwell; Brooks, Christie, Kluivert; Solanke.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-1
