The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off with Liverpool facing Bournemouth at Anfield, showcasing several new signings. Liverpool's Florian Wirtz joins for a British-record fee of £116 million, while Hugo Ekitike is signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for £69 million. Bournemouth has strengthened its squad with new additions, including goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, left-back Adrien Truffert, and centre-back Bafode Diakite for more than £34 million. Key Liverpool players such as Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley miss out due to fitness issues, and Bournemouth faces several absentee players as well.
Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool for a potential British-record fee of £116 million, and Hugo Ekitike signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for £69m.
Bournemouth has acquired goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, left-back Adrien Truffert, and centre-back Bafode Diakite for fees exceeding £34m.
Liverpool's starting XI features new signings like Wirtz and Ekitike, alongside seasoned players like Salah and Van Dijk.
Both teams face absences; Liverpool without Gomez and Bradley, while Bournemouth lacks Ouattara and Lewis Cook due to injury and suspension.
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