Liverpool are without goalkeeper Alisson for their Premier League clash with Bournemouth, while Darwin Nunez has been handed a first start of the season.
The Brazilian international is struggling with a minor muscle complaint and misses the game at Anfield as a result.
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Slot, meanwhile, has urged caution in regards to Federico Chiesa, who is on the bench ahead of a possible league debut.
The Italian international made a brief debut for the club during Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over AC Milan in the Champions League and is in contention to make his Premier League bow today.
Still, having barely featured since Italy’s Euro 2024 campaign, Chiesa will need to build up his fitness.
“Federico Chiesa will be a big asset for us,” said the Reds boss. “That's clear, that's what we knew before we signed him. He needs playing minutes now but he has competition from some good wingers as well.”
Slot’s side host the Cherries at Anfield looking to bounce back domestically after a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest last time out.
Confirmed team news
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Diaz, Nunez
Subs: Jaros, Gomez, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Jota, Tsimikas, Quansah, Bradley
Bournemouth XI: Kepa, Araujo, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Christie, Cook, Semenyo, Kluivert, Evanilson
Subs: Traverzs, Senesi, Brooks, Scott, O.Dango, Smith, Sinisterra, Hill, Enes Unal
Injured: Alisson, Elliott
Time and date: 3pm BST today, Saturday, September 21, 2024
Venue: Anfield
TV channel and live stream: Not available in the UK
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