AFC Bournemouth beat Spurs in their last outing at the Vitality Stadium, to end a run of 11 games without a win, before conceding a stoppage time equaliser away at Brighton on Monday night.
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But the club will have at least one new face in the squad for the visit of Arne Slot’s side, as they look to strengthen in January and have a strong second half of the season.
The Daily Echo previews Saturday’s game.
Team news
The Cherries have announced the arrival of Alex Toth this week, seeing them bolster their midfield with a much-needed addition.
Alex Toth signs for AFC Bournemouth (Image: AFC Bournemouth)
They have also had a bid accepted in principle for Brazilian winger Rayan, as well as a loan deal accepted by Lazio for keeper Christos Mandas.
But if either of those two are to feature on Saturday, they must be registered by midday on Friday.
The Cherries’ injury list grew on Monday, with Marcus Tavernier picking up a hamstring injury.
He joined Justin Kluivert, Ben Gannon-Doak, Tyler Adams, Enes Unal and Will Dennis in the treatment room, while David Brooks is a doubt after missing the trip to Sussex.
For Liverpool, Slot will be without Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak, while Federico Chiesa is a doubt.
Former Cherry Milos Kerkez is set to return to Dean Court for the first time since his summer departure for Merseyside.
Head-to-head
Liverpool have much the better historical record against their hosts on Saturday, and they have won the past six games between the two.
Last season, the Reds recorded 3-0 and 2-0 wins over the Cherries on their way to the league title, while the two sides met on the opening day of this season.
That saw the hosts at Anfield win 4-2 – but it was a good performance in defeat from Andoni Iraola’s side.
They fell two goals behind, but Antoine Semenyo showed exactly what he could do with two brilliant goals to draw the visitors level.
Two late goals gave Liverpool the three points, but it was a good start to the season despite the result for Bournemouth.
Form
The Cherries will be without Semenyo for the second time in the league on Saturday, after he completed his move to Manchester City.
His parting gift was a stoppage time winner against Spurs to bring the Cherries back to winning ways and ending a streak of 11 games without a win.
They backed that up with a penalty shootout defeat in the FA Cup at Newcastle, before the draw on Monday at Brighton.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are sat fourth in the league but they have drawn their past four games, to Leeds, Arsenal, Fulham and Burnley.
They comfortably beat Marseille in the Champions League in the week, though.
AFC Bournemouth host Liverpool on Saturday, January 24, kick off at 5.30pm.