The starting line-ups for the fifth round match of the Premier League, featuring Bournemouth hosting Liverpool at Vitality Stadium, have been announced.
Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola has named a strong attacking side against his former club. Alisson will take position in goal, with captain Virgil van Dijk paired with young defender Jeremy Jaké in central defence, while Ronald Araujo will operate on the right flank. The attacking quartet includes Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, Cody Gakpo, and Alexander Isak from the very first whistle.
Liverpool starting XI:
Alisson, Van Dijk (c), Jaké, Kerkes, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Isak, McAllister, Gakpo, Barcola, Araujo. Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Tsimikas, Munoz, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Kumas, Ngumoa.
The home side has also finalised their player combination. Adam Smith will captain the Cherries, leading the line with Evanilson at the forefront of their attack.
Bournemouth starting XI:
Petrović, Truffert, Hill, Scott, Evanilson, Christie, Adams, Silva, Smith (c), Tavernier, Ryan. Substitutes: Di Gregorio, Cook, Soler, Brooks, Gannon-Douglas, Diakite, Juanlu Sanchez, Tot, Jebbison.
