The big news of the day is that Alisson is a serious doubt for Bournemouth ‘s visit, while the truth behind news of Trent Alexander-Arnold buying his own club is revealed. We would like to say Alisson picking up a fitness issue is a shock, but we have been here before.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has a nagging hamstring injury and could miss Saturday’s game against Bournemouth at Anfield.

Alisson Becker is an injury doubt for Liverpool's clash with Bournemouth on Saturday, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday.

Bournemouth tend to press high, and are the only side more direct (in terms of speed up the pitch) than Nottingham Forest, so they do pose a threat to Arne Slot’s Liverpool. We learned, too, in their late, late 3-2 win against Everton that they’re able to withstand being second best for over 80 minutes and still taking their chances.

It has been a week of fluctuating fortunes for Liverpool boss Arne Slot. From the disappointment of losing 1-0 at home to Nottingham Forest to celebrating his birthday with a win at AC Milan in the Champions League.

Arne Slot is hoping to use his 'good connection' with a young star at Paris Saint-Germain to help lure him to Anfield.The Dutchman’s first window as Liverpool manager saw Federico Chiesa join for