Liverpool injury list

Liverpool and Bournemouth face injury problems ahead of the season opener as suspensions and fitness doubts pile up.

Liverpool injury list tests depth ahead of Bournemouth clash

Liverpool could be without Ryan Gravenberch for the season opener against Bournemouth after a one match ban from last season's game with Crystal Palace. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are also sidelined with injuries, with Gomez back in training and Bradley's status still uncertain. Gravenberch is suspended for this match and will be available for the trip to Newcastle on August 25.

For Bournemouth, Enes Unal remains out with an ACL injury and Lewis Cook is expected to miss the trip to Anfield due to a knee issue. Justin Kluivert, Ryan Christie and Luis Sinisterra have all spent time on the sidelines during pre-season, leaving Andoni Iraola short on ready made options for the opener.

The injury list tests both managers' planning and depth. Liverpool must cover midfield gaps and a fluctuating backline, which could push Arne Slot to rotate more than usual early in the season. Gravenberch’s absence narrows options in a key midfield role and adds early pressure on younger players to step up.

Bournemouth face a similar challenge in attack and midfield, making early minutes for fringe players crucial. The opening fixtures can reveal depth quickly, and how Iraola and Slot manage fatigue will influence momentum through the next few weeks and beyond.

Highlights

Injuries are a test of resilience as the season starts, not a verdict on what lies ahead.