Bournemouth vs Liverpool – Premier League: Live rating and updates

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Even although he is on mortgage at Leeds United for the 2023-24 marketing campaign, followers confirmed their assist for Jaidon Anthony following the tragic passing of his mom earlier this week.

As nicely because the gamers carrying black armbands, supporters sang out the winger’s identify in an act of solidarity for the 24-year-old.

Jurgen Klopp was livid after Justin Kluivert left Luis Diaz in agony with a studs-up problem – however confronted no penalties.

The Liverpool supervisor appeared indignant and in disbelief as he spoke with fourth official Graham Scott as Diaz needed to quickly come off.

Kluivert confronted no penalties and VAR cleared the problem – regardless of co-commentator Alan Smith pondering it was someplace between a yellow and crimson card.

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Speaking on Sky Sports, former Reds defender Jamie Carragher mentioned:

“I think Kluivert’s a lucky boy. In those situations, I don’t like to see a red card but the reason Liverpool will be frustrated is because Curtis Jones got sent off for something similar.

“In full velocity, it does not look too harmful however if you gradual it down, it is a shocker. It’s a crimson card. It’s a nasty problem. I believe they only get to the correct choice. When you see it at full velocity, there’s not an excessive amount of there.”

Well, we’ve been starved of any clear-cut chances during the first 45 minutes at the Vitality Stadium but it’s certainly been an intriguing match-up nonetheless.

The hosts, arguably, had the best chance of the half right at the end after Kluivert smashed the ball across the six-yard box, hoping someone could poke home.

The Reds have had chances of their own but, more often than not, have simply been long-range efforts.

Klopp will not be discouraged by his side’s first-half performance, given they’ve dominated possession, but will be hoping to see more from the Reds after the break.

Kluivert flashes the ball across the six-yard box but there’s no one in black and red to tap it home.

Christie and Solanke were both awaiting at the near-post but neither are able to make contact and can only watch is fly across the box.

Agonisingly shut for Iraola’s facet.

Mail Sport’s own Lewis Steele is at the Vitality Stadium this afternoon and claims that there’s ‘an awful lot of head-shaking going on’ from the Liverpool dugout.

The Reds boss appeared visibly upset that nothing got here from the robust problem on Diaz by Bournemouth’s Kluivert.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Alan Smith said:

“Tavernier has been the hazard man for Bournemouth. The man trying almost definitely to trigger Liverpool issues.”

Some neat play from the Cherries sees them work their way out of their own half nicely and it culminates in a long-range effort from Christie.

Luckily, for the Reds, Alisson had a superb view of it the whole time and was capable of simply maintain maintain of the strike.

Ouch. The Colombian winger is left in a heap on the ground after a late challenge from Bournemouth’s Kluivert.

It’s one of those that, in the moment, you don’t really bat an eyelid but, once slowed down, it does look quite bad. Interesting to see what VAR think of this one…

The hosts are wearing black armband’s this afternoon following the untimely passing of Jaidon Anthony’s mother, Donna, earlier this week.

The debutant swings in a teasing cross into the box towards Konate and Nunez, though neither are able to get a touch on it and it goes out for a corner.

Van Dijk meets the set-piece but can’t get his effort on target before Bournemouth manage to clear their lines.

Chance for Liverpool’s Nunez as he fires a long-range effort at goal, but it’s held easily by Bournemouth’s Neto.

Klopp’s side are doing well in pressing their oppositon high up the pitch and it’s making it difficult for the Cherries to play out.

You get the sensation that, in the event that they sustain their strain, that the Reds might discover a breakthrough shortly.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are gaining confidence as every minute ticks by and have just watched an effort fly wide of the goal, after a long-range attempt from Joe Gomez.

The defender appeared to whip one into the far nook earlier than watching it sail large of the purpose and listening to the house followers cheer, mockingly.

Andoni Iraola will be pleased with the start his side have made this afternoon, despite the fact that Liverpool are slowly growing into this one.

The Cherries have seen a lot of the ball but are yet to create any clear-cut opportunities at the Vitality Stadium.

The hosts get us underway at the Vitality, driving forward and winning a corner within the first minute.

A well-worked transfer ensues and forces Konate to half Bournemouth’s momentum and concede one other nook.

The players are in the tunnel and kick-off is now only moments away…

Can Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table or will Bournemouth bring their momentum to a grinding halt?

Stay proper right here as we’ll maintain you up to date with all of the motion on the Vitality Stadium with kick-off at 4:30.

Only Mo Salah has scored more Premier League goals than Darwin Nunez this season, but the former Benfica striker remains frustratingly unpredictable in front of goal at times.

Speaking before this afternoon’s game, Jamie Redknapp said he didn’t think the Uruguayan would become a clinical finisher, but added he possesses a ‘chaos factor’ that makes him invaluable in Jurgen Klopp’s side:

I don’t think that Darwin’s ever going to be a clinical finisher. I don’t think anybody but what he has walked to Liverpool is that maybe a chaos factor, which I like. I like players sometimes that do things differently, that run and chase him beyond ease. It must be a nightmare to play against. In I’m sure he frustrates people. I’m sure he frustrates his manager at times, but what you know you’re gonna get out of him is 100%

The crowd adore him. He’s so infectious. And you know, at times, he’s going to rattle one in the top corner like he did here a few years ago, and he might miss your open goal. But you know what, I’m sure Jurgen Klopp will take that.

I expect us to be spot-on to be honest. And then we will see if we are. But we have to be because Bournemouth is really good, well organised and in a very good moment and have had a similar break that we had.

We’re missing a few players, they’re missing a few players. We were here a few months ago so it’s all special and it’s a difficult game.But I’m looking forward to it anyway when you talk about all these things and talk about the table, it always sounds like “how can we stay there?” And stuff like this. We just want to win football games. That’s the only thing I know to stay somehow in that area and that’s what we’ll try today.’

So, from the starting XI, it looks as though Diaz will be playing on the right wing for Liverpool. The other alternative is that Nunez will play down the middle and Jota will go out on the right… but I can’t see that happening as Nunez has found his form on the left.

Liverpool: Alisson, Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Gomez, Elliott, Mac Allister, Jones, Nunez, Jota, Diaz.

Subs: Adrian, Gakpo, Gravenberch, Clark, Gordon, McConnell, Kelleher, Beck, Quansah.

Bournemouth: Neto, Aarons, Zabarnyi, Mepham, Hill, Cook, Christie, Sinisterra, Kluivert, Tavernier, Solanke.

Subs: Kelly, Brooks, Marcondes, Scott, Moore, Kilkenny, Billing, Travers, Greenwood.

It’s safe to say Liverpool are on form at the moment. Their solitary defeat in 20 league matches this season came against Tottenham on 30 September when they were reduced to nine men.

Liverpool have also shown they are capable of coming from behind. They have trailed in 10 Premier League games this campaign but have won an unrivalled 19 points from losing positions.

Liverpool will be eager to pick up all three points this afternoon as it will put them five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Additiobally, a sixth away league win of the season would match Liverpool’s tally for the entire of 2022-2023 marketing campaign.

I’m quite happy with the two games we played against Liverpool, especially the second one in the Carabao Cup. But even then we were not even able to tie the game.

We have to be at our best because they are at the top of the league and the most in-form team. If we want to beat them it’s not enough to be at our level, we have to be really good because it takes a lot to win these games.

Mo Salah will not be featuring for Liverpool this evening. He has been away representing Egypt at the African Cup of Nations. During that time, he has also managed to pick up a hamstring injury!

But, that’s not what we are getting at here. We have been looking at how Liverpool fare without him. And… it seems they cope pretty well actually!

Liverpool are unbeaten of their 10 Premier League video games with out him since he joined the membership (W7, D3), profitable the final 4 in a row.

Dominic Solanke could become the first Bournemouth player to score in four consecutive home appearances in the Premier League. However, he’s only managed one goal in 21 top-flight outings against Liverpool.

Bournemouth have lost eight of their last nine league meetings with Liverpool. The only exception was their 1-0 win in last season’s corresponding fixture.

But, that was unusual! That result was one of only two victories by the Cherries in their 21 matches against Liverpool. Their other triumph over the Red came at home in December 2016.

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s LIVE coverage of this afternoon’s Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp’s side can move five points clear with another win, but the Cherries will be looking to deny the visitors.

Kick-off will be at 4.30pm but we’ll be bringing you all the build-up and team news before that so make sure you stay tuned.