Liverpool team news v Bournemouth: Iraola recalls the big guns as Cody Gakpo decision made

Liverpool will be seeking to go into the extended international window on a high as they travel to face Bourneemouth in the Premier League this afternoon. It marks a first return to the Vitality Stadium for Andoni Iraola since he…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:49 AM
Liverpool team news v Bournemouth: Iraola recalls the big guns as Cody Gakpo decision made
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach Andoni Iraola has recalled several key players to the Liverpool starting lineup against Bournemouth.
  • Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, Jeremy Jacquet, and Florian Wirtz return to the starting XI.
  • Cody Gakpo retains his starting place in the forward line alongside Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has named his starting lineup to face Bournemouth in the Premier League this afternoon. Iraola has recalled several key players who were rested during the midweek Carabao Cup victory against Tottenham Hotspur. Alisson Becker returns in goal, while Virgil van Dijk and Jeremy Jacquet form the starting centre-back partnership.

Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Florian Wirtz start in midfield for the Reds. Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola return to the forward line, while Cody Gakpo retains his starting spot. Long-term absentees Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined with injuries.

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