Liverpool could have four players missing for the Premier League opener against Bournemouth, depending on some of Arne Slot’s decisions.

The Reds get their title defense underway at Anfield on Friday, when they will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on the first piece of silverware this season, having lost on penalties to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.

They will be expected to challenge once again for the top prize in English soccer, along with Arsenal and Manchester City, with some making Liverpool the favorite ahead of the start of the new campaign after a busy summer in the transfer market.



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They look set to be joined by Parma defender Giovanni Leoni soon, although the 18-year-old will be ineligible for Friday's game.

Slot should have most of his big names available on Friday, although he could be without a few players - a couple through his own decisions, with another two forced out.

Conor Bradley looks as though he could be missing through injury, having missed the recent games against Athletic Club and Palace.

Gravenberch is serving a suspension after being sent off in the final game of last season against Palace

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He was left at home for the Community Shield, with Nottingham Forest and Leeds United among those to have been linked with his services.


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