PredictionsWith Liverpool entering the new campaign as defending Premier League champions, Arne Slot begins his second season in the dugout with momentum, belief, and a squad

The Reds face Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday evening with Slot intent on retaining the Premier League title. Gomez, the club’s longest-serving current player, returned home from the tour of the Far East early with an Achilles injury and was subsequently sidelined for three weeks.

Two Liverpool players have stepped up their recovery from their respective injuries as the Reds gear up to begin the defence of their Premier League title.